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Haiti’s Under-17 football team made a powerful statement in their opening match of the Concacaf Under-17 qualifiers, securing a decisive 5-0 victory against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The game, held in Guatemala on February 11, saw the Haitian squad take full control from the start, delivering a commanding performance.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were considered the underdogs in Group E, and Haiti quickly proved their superiority on the pitch. By halftime, Haiti had already built a comfortable 3-0 lead, with Emerson Laissé scoring the opener in the 12th minute. Nicolaï Pierre then followed with two goals (20th and 42nd minutes), solidifying Haiti’s dominance early on.
The second half saw more of the same as Haiti maintained its attacking momentum. Just after the break, Theo Lacombe added a fourth goal in the 46th minute, and Franco Celestin sealed the victory with a fifth goal in the 78th minute. The young Grenadiers displayed strong teamwork and attacking efficiency, a promising start to their qualifying campaign.
With this convincing win, Haiti is off to an ideal start in the tournament. Their next match is scheduled for February 13 against Antigua and Barbuda. Another victory would significantly boost their chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Other results from February 11, 2025:
- Barbados vs. Dominica: 1-0
- Curaçao vs. Turks and Caicos: 2-0
- Mexico vs. Belize: 3-0
- Guyana vs. Saint Martin: 3-0
- Canada vs. Anguilla: 8-0
- Costa Rica vs. British Virgin Islands: 5-0
- Guatemala vs. Antigua and Barbuda: 2-1
Haiti’s performance will be closely watched as they aim for a spot in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Fans remain hopeful that the young Grenadiers will continue their strong showing in the tournament.
