LIVE BLOG: Haiti vs United States | CONCACAF Nations League
LIVE BLOG: Haiti vs United States | CONCACAF Nations League
🇭🇹 HAITI (4-2-3-1): Alexandre Pierre; Carlens Arcus, Kayden Pierre, Patrick Nwadike, Martin Expérience; Danley Jean Jacques, Leverton Pierre; Josué Casimir, Lenny Joseph, Wilson Isidor and Louicius Deedson.
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES: Diego Kochen; Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Auston Trusty, Antonee Robinson; Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Sebastian Berhalter; Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman and Julian Hall.
HEAD COACHES: David Badía (Haiti) and Mauricio Pochettino (United States).
⏱️ 0' | KICKOFF IN MIAMI! ⚽
We're underway at Nu Stadium! Haiti and the United States get the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals started. The Stars and Stripes are looking to take control of the tie, while the Caribbean side hopes to make the most of its home advantage.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-0 United States
⏱️ 4' | YELLOW CARD FOR THE UNITED STATES! 🟨
Antonee Robinson is booked for a strong challenge on Josué Casimir in midfield. Referee Walter López Castellanos shows the first yellow card of the match.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-0 United States
⏱️ 9' | DANGEROUS FREE KICK FOR THE UNITED STATES!
Malik Tillman wins a free kick, giving the Stars and Stripes a set-piece opportunity. The Americans are beginning to create danger around Haiti's penalty area.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-0 United States
⏱️ 10' | GOOOOAL! AUSTON TRUSTY PUTS THE UNITED STATES AHEAD! ⚽
The breakthrough! Auston Trusty arrives at the far post to meet Sebastian Berhalter's free-kick delivery and sends the ball into the back of the net. The United States takes the lead in Miami.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 12' | UNITED STATES GOAL CONFIRMED!
After a lengthy review, Auston Trusty's goal is officially given. The Stars and Stripes now have the lead on the scoreboard.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 15' | KOCHEN DENIES HAITI AN EQUALIZER!
Haiti threatens on the counterattack! Lenny Joseph drives forward and gets into a promising position, but takes too long to shoot. Diego Kochen reacts quickly, comes off his line and blocks the attempt.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 22' | PIERRE SAVES ROBINSON'S SHOT!
The United States attacks down the left flank once again. Antonee Robinson gets past a defender and fires a shot, but Haiti goalkeeper Alexandre Pierre makes the save.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 24' | HAITI STRUGGLING TO PLAY OUT FROM THE BACK
The Caribbean side makes several mistakes while trying to build from its own half. The United States takes advantage, winning possession and creating dangerous opportunities.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 26' | ALEXANDRE PIERRE DENIES THE SECOND!
The Haitian goalkeeper makes an important save against Julian Hall's shot. The United States comes close to doubling its advantage, but Pierre keeps his team in the game.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 30' | TILLMAN MAKES A KEY DEFENSIVE BLOCK!
Lenny Joseph carries the ball into the United States penalty area, gets past several defenders and prepares to shoot. However, Malik Tillman steps in to block the attempt and prevent a clear scoring opportunity.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 32' | UNITED STATES GOAL DISALLOWED! JULIAN HALL CAUGHT OFFSIDE! 🚩
Julian Hall puts the ball into the net after a delivery into the six-yard box. However, the assistant referee raises the flag for offside, and the goal is ruled out.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 35' | ALEXANDRE PIERRE DENIES PULISIC!
A great opportunity for the United States! Christian Pulisic plays the ball past his defender, gets into the box and comes face-to-face with the Haitian goalkeeper. Pierre stays composed and makes the save.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 38' | TILLMAN FIRES OVER THE CROSSBAR!
Following a free kick for the United States, Malik Tillman tries his luck from outside the penalty area. His effort clears the wall but sails over Haiti's goal.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 40' | TEMPERS FLARE! 🟨
Players from both teams get involved in a heated exchange following a physical challenge. Josué Casimir and Tyler Adams are at the center of the confrontation, which ends with yellow cards for Casimir and Sebastian Berhalter.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 43' | TYLER ADAMS COMES CLOSE TO MAKING IT TWO!
Following an attempt from Christian Pulisic, the ball falls to Tyler Adams, who immediately takes a shot. However, the United States captain cannot find the target and misses the opportunity.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 45' | TWO MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME!
The fourth official signals at least two minutes of added time in the first half.
Score: 1st Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 45+2' | HALF-TIME!
The first half comes to an end at Nu Stadium. The United States heads into the break with the advantage thanks to Auston Trusty's goal, while Haiti will need a strong response to keep its hopes alive in the tie.
Score: Half-Time | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 45' | SECOND HALF UNDERWAY! ⚽
We're back underway! Haiti needs to overcome the deficit, while the United States looks to maintain control and extend its lead in Miami.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 49' | STRONG CHALLENGE ON TYLER ADAMS!
Alexander Joseph commits a foul on the United States captain. The referee awards the free kick but decides against showing a yellow card.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-1 United States
⏱️ 52' | GOOOOAL! JULIAN HALL DOUBLES THE UNITED STATES' LEAD! ⚽
The Stars and Stripes strike again! Julian Hall finishes off a brilliant counterattack with a low, angled shot past Alexandre Pierre. The young forward scores the Americans' second goal of the night.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-2 United States
⏱️ 60' | GOOOOAL! CHRISTIAN PULISIC SCORES FROM THE PENALTY SPOT! ⚽
It's three! Christian Pulisic steps up and calmly converts from the spot to extend the United States' advantage. Mauricio Pochettino's team is taking firm control of the match.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-3 United States
⏱️ 62' | HAITI MAKE A DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION 🔄
The Caribbean side makes two changes in an attempt to turn things around:
- Dominique Simon replaces Leverton Pierre.
- Ruben Providence comes on for Louicius Deedson.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-3 United States
⏱️ 63' | GOOOOAL! CHRISTIAN PULISIC SCORES HIS SECOND! ⚽🔥
Pulisic strikes again! Immediately after play resumes, the American attacker carries the ball forward from midfield before unleashing a powerful left-footed shot into the back of the net. The United States now leads by four.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-4 United States
⏱️ 66' | UNITED STATES MAKE A DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION 🔄
Mauricio Pochettino makes two changes:
- Folarin Balogun replaces Sebastian Berhalter.
- Bryan Reynolds comes on for Julian Hall.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-4 United States
⏱️ 68' | GOOOOAL! WESTON McKENNIE MAKES IT FIVE! ⚽
Another goal for the Stars and Stripes! Following a corner kick, Weston McKennie rises inside the six-yard box and heads the ball into the net. The United States continues its scoring rout.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-5 United States
⏱️ 70' | HAITI GOAL DISALLOWED! LENNY JOSEPH DENIED! 🚩
Haiti thought it had found the back of the net! Lenny Joseph capitalizes on a mistake by Diego Kochen and taps the ball into an empty net. However, following a VAR review, the goal is ruled out for offside.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-5 United States
⏱️ 77' | UNITED STATES GOAL DISALLOWED! BALOGUN DENIED A BRACE! 🚩
Folarin Balogun finds the back of the net, but the referee intervenes following a VAR review and rules out the goal. The United States remains five goals ahead.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-5 United States
⏱️ 81' | DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION FOR BOTH TEAMS 🔄
Both sides make changes as the match enters its closing stages.
United States:
- Adri Mehmeti replaces Weston McKennie.
- Mathis Albert comes on for Christian Pulisic.
Haiti:
- Yassin Fortuné replaces Lenny Joseph.
- Dany Jean comes on for Josué Casimir.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-5 United States
⏱️ 82' | GOOOOAL! FOLARIN BALOGUN MAKES IT SIX! ⚽
This one counts! Folarin Balogun latches onto a through ball and calmly finishes between the goalkeeper's legs. The striker gets his goal after having an earlier effort disallowed.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-6 United States
⏱️ 84' | LATE CHALLENGE ON BALOGUN!
Frustration is beginning to show for Haiti. Folarin Balogun takes a heavy challenge to the ankle and is left in pain on the pitch.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-6 United States
⏱️ 86' | UNITED STATES SUBSTITUTION 🔄
Mauricio Pochettino makes another change. Justin Ellis comes on to replace Malik Tillman.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-6 United States
⏱️ 86' | KOCHEN GETS INTO TROUBLE COMING OFF HIS LINE!
United States goalkeeper Diego Kochen shows some hesitation when coming off his line, giving Haiti a chance to threaten. However, the Caribbean side fails to capitalize on the mistake.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-6 United States
⏱️ 88' | HAITI MAKE THEIR FINAL SUBSTITUTION 🔄
The Caribbean side makes its final change. Fafà Picault comes on to replace Wilson Isidor.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-6 United States
⏱️ 90' | TWO MINUTES OF STOPPAGE TIME!
The fourth official signals two additional minutes before the final whistle.
Score: 2nd Half | Haiti 0-6 United States
⏱️ 90+3' | FULL-TIME! UNITED STATES THRASH HAITI IN MIAMI! 🇺🇸🔥
The Stars and Stripes deliver an outstanding attacking performance, defeating Haiti 6-0 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals.
Christian Pulisic leads the way with a brace, while Auston Trusty, Julian Hall, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun also get on the scoresheet.
Mauricio Pochettino's team takes a commanding advantage into the second leg, putting itself in a strong position to reach the semifinals.
Final Score | Haiti 0-6 United States
