Manuel Marani (born 7 June 1984)[1] is a retired football player from San Marino, who last played for S.S. Murata and formerly for the San Marino national football team.

Manuel Marani
Personal information
Full name Manuel Marani
Date of birth (1984-06-07) 7 June 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Serravalle, San Marino
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2005 Tre Fiori 1 (0)
2005–2006 Murata
2006–2007 AC Dozzese
2007–2008 Murata
2008–2009 Del Conca Morciano
2009–2010 Russi 33 (5)
2010–2016 Murata 27 (1)
Total 61 (6)
International career
2005–2012 San Marino 32 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 July 2020

Career

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Notably, he scored a late equalizer for San Marino against the Republic of Ireland on 7 February 2007.[2] The goal nearly earned San Marino what would have been their greatest result, namely their third score draw in a competitive match and their second against a high-ranking team (the first came against Turkey, second against Latvia). However, Stephen Ireland scored a winner for the visitors just seconds before the end of injury time.[2] He became the second player (out of 7) to score more than one goal for San Marino.

International goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 7 February 2007 Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle, San Marino   Republic of Ireland
1–1
1–2
UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying
2 14 August 2012 Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle, San Marino   Malta
1–0
2–3
Friendly

References

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  1. ^ Soccerway profile
  2. ^ a b James, Stuart (8 February 2007). "Ireland's intervention seconds from time salvages three points for the boys in green". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
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