Finland thrash San Marino 7-0

Finland made a dominant start to their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 7-0 victory over San Marino in Serravalle.

Finland take control early

In the fifth minute Joel Pohjanpalo opened the scoring, before Adrian Svanbäck doubled Finland's advantage nine minutes later. Benjamin Källman then made it 3-0 in the 33rd minute.

Alessandro Golinucci was sent off shortly after half-time and San Marino's task became even harder.

Pohjanpalo completes his hat-trick

Within five minutes after the break Leo Walta scored twice, to put Finland 5-0 ahead. Pohjanpalo completed his hat-trick and added two more goals in the 79th and 88th minutes, sealing a 7-0 victory.

The result puts Finland top of Group C1 after the opening matchday. They are tied on points with Albania, but ahead on goal difference.

Final score: San Marino 0-7 Finland 5' Pohjanpalo, 14' Svanbäck, 33' Källman, 50' Walta, 55' Walta, 79' Pohjanpalo, 88' Pohjanpalo (pen)