The Haitian national team lost 1-0 on Saturday evening to their Tunisian counterparts at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Starting the match timidly, the Haiti national eleven was caught off guard as early as the 7th minute by Tounekti. He capitalized on a remarkable through ball from Gharbi, also taking advantage of a somewhat loose defensive line on the Haitian side.
The Grenadiers quickly reacted, however, showing greater determination and commitment, putting their opponents in difficulty. Nevertheless, they lacked finishing. Evidence of this included a poorly handled ball by Frantzdy Pierrot in the first half, as well as a header from Duckens Nazon that hit the post in the final moments of the match.
Wilson Isidor, who came on during the game along with Nazon, failed to make a difference in his first senior cap, although he brought liveliness and mobility to the Haitian attack.
Very influential in midfield, Danley Jean-Jacques was sent off at the end of the match after receiving a second yellow card.
His absence for the next game against Iceland, scheduled for Tuesday, will open up an opportunity for other players. It could notably allow Woodensky Pierre, a promising talent from Violette AC and a native of Cité Soleil, to earn his first minutes wearing the colors of the senior national team.
Here is the starting eleven for the Grenadiers:
Goalkeeper: Alexandre Pierre
Defenders: Ricardo Adé, Hannes Delcroix, Jean-Kevin Duverne
Midfielders: Danley Jean-Jacques, Leverton Pierre, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Josué Casimir, Duke Lacroix
Forwards: Yassin Fortuné, Frantzdy Pierrot
