Gold Cup 2025: Haiti Held to a Draw by Trinidad & Tobago (1-1), Despite Clear Domination
By Mardoche D’Aout · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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In their second match of the Gold Cup 2025, Haiti's Grenadiers were forced to share points with Trinidad & Tobago (1-1), after a game marked by intensity and frustration. A disappointing outcome given the match's dynamics, as the Haitians dominated, especially during a first half where they nevertheless finished with ten men.
The Grenadiers entered the field with clear intentions: to impose their game, press high, and gain technical superiority over the Soca Warriors. Mission accomplished in terms of play, but not on the scoreboard. Haiti created numerous chances without managing to find the back of the net.
The first half was marked by two controversial refereeing decisions: a goal by Frantzdy Pierrot disallowed for a very tight offside, and a penalty awarded, then cancelled after video consultation. In the 40th minute, Jean-Kévin Augustin was sent off for a foul deemed severe, reducing Haiti to ten men even before halftime.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, the Haitians found the opener after returning from the locker room. In the 49th minute, Frantzdy Pierrot finished a fine collective action initiated by Loucius Don Deedson, finally rewarding the Haitian efforts.
But Trinidad & Tobago took advantage of a moment of hesitation to get back into the game. In the 68th minute, Justin Garcia equalized with a header from a corner, dampening the spirits of Haitian supporters.
As the match neared its end, Haiti had a golden opportunity to regain the lead. In the 86th minute, Wilguens Paugain earned a penalty. Mondy Prunier took the shot… but sent the ball over the crossbar. A cruel miss, emblematic of a match the Grenadiers should have sealed much earlier. With this draw, Haiti partially jeopardizes its chances of direct qualification and will absolutely need a result against the United States in the final group match, this Sunday, June 22, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. A difficult mission against the host country, but not impossible for combative and inspired Grenadiers. Mardoché D'Août
As the match neared its end, Haiti had a golden opportunity to regain the lead. In the 86th minute, Wilguens Paugain earned a penalty. Mondy Prunier took the shot… but sent the ball over the crossbar. A cruel miss, emblematic of a match the Grenadiers should have sealed much earlier. With this draw, Haiti partially jeopardizes its chances of direct qualification and will absolutely need a result against the United States in the final group match, this Sunday, June 22, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. A difficult mission against the host country, but not impossible for combative and inspired Grenadiers. Mardoché D'Août
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