ENGLISH
Haiti Upsets Costa Rica in Willemstad with Narrow Victory
Willemstad, Curaçao – In a hard-fought match at the Stadion Ergilio Hato, Haiti defeated Costa Rica with a score of 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Frantzdy Pierrot’s goal in the 44th minute, assisted by R. Providence, proved to be the difference in a close and intense game.
Although Costa Rica dominated possession with 53% compared to Haiti’s 47%, they failed to convert that superiority into goals. “Los Ticos” attempted 11 shots, 5 of which were on target, but the Haitian defense, despite committing numerous fouls (20) and receiving two yellow cards, remained resolute.
Haiti, on the other hand, capitalized on one of their 9 opportunities, 3 of them directed towards the opponent’s goal, to secure the three points. The match was characterized by a high number of fouls and some imprecision on both sides, reflected in Costa Rica’s 6 shots that missed the target and Haiti’s 4. Costa Rica got 6 corners against 1 of Haiti. A tactical match with a lot of friction.
Substitutions costa rica: at minute 46 K. Vargas came in and M. Ugalde went out., at minute 59 A. Murillo came in and C. Mora went out., at minute 59 H. Quiros came in and J. Campbell went out., at minute 72 A. Gamboa came in and C. Perez went out., at minute 72 J. Alcocer came in and A. Zamora went out.
Substitutions haiti: at minute 60 J. Casimir came in and L. Deedson went out., at minute 75 F. Pierrot came in and D. Nazon went out., at minute 83 C. Arcus came in and S. Lambese went out., at minute 83 L. Pierre came in and C. Attys went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Haiti
Titulares:
Costa Rica
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
