Juventus FC des Cayes Crowned Champions of the Special National D1 Championship
By Mardoche D’Aout · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Cap-Haïtien, June 1, 2025. – In a thrilling and emotional final, Juventus FC des Cayes clinched the title of champion of the Special National D1 Championship this Sunday at Parc Saint-Victor, by defeating ASC after a thrilling penalty shootout (5-3), following a 2-2 draw at the end of regular time.
The match offered a true spectacle to the many supporters present in the Capois venue. Ralph Charles opened the scoring for ASC in the 18th minute, before Mikerson Gilot equalized shortly after halftime (46th). The Capois regained the lead thanks to Mylove Dorvilien (52nd), but Juventus snatched the equalizer in the final moments thanks to Onelson Dorante, thus forcing the decision to a penalty shootout.
More precise and mentally stronger, the Cayens won 5-3 in this decisive test, thus clinching their first title in this special competition, organized by the Haitian Football Federation (FHF).
With this triumph, Juventus FC secured its ticket to represent Haiti in the Caribbean Cup. For its part, ASC, nicknamed the 'Vieux Coq Capois' (Old Capois Rooster), will participate in the Caribbean Shield.
A historic double for Haitian football, which will see two of its clubs shine on the regional stage.
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