For the first time in 17 years, American Samoa win

Having won an official match for the first time to end a losing streak of 30 games in 17 years American Samoa, the world’s joint lowest-ranked international team, now aim to achieve “something special” in Oceania’s World Cup qualifying competition.
The Polynesian chain of islands who in 2001 lost 31-0 to Australia — the heaviest defeat recorded in international soccer — famously beat Tonga 2-1 in the first round.
They next play the Cook Islands knowing a win would put them in a strong position to emerge from their four-team group.
American Samoa finally broke their losing streak. AP
American Samoa finally broke their losing streak. AP
“This is going to be part of soccer history, just like the 31-nothing against Australia was part of history,” American Samoa coach Thomas Rongen said after they beat Tonga.
“I’m so proud of the players. We’ve got two more games to play; maybe we have a chance to do something special here beyond this one game.
American Samoa are 204th in FIFA’s world rankings, sharing bottom spot with Andorra, Montserrat, Samoa and San Marino.