Haiti routs Dominican Republic 4-1 in CONCACAF Nations League
A brace from World Cup striker Wilson Isidor lifts Haiti to second in Group A and into the quarterfinals.
Haiti defeated the Dominican Republic 4-1 on Thursday in the third matchday of CONCACAF Nations League Group A, played at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, according to Listín Diario, Diario Libre and other Dominican outlets citing EFE. Louicius Don Deedson opened the scoring in the ninth minute after a pass from Ruben Providence inside the box. Wilson Isidor, a World Cup player, scored twice (51' and 67'), while Dorny Romero pulled one back for the hosts in the 55th minute off an assist from Edgar Pujol. Yassin Fortuné headed in the fourth in the 76th minute from a Providence cross. Earlier, Dominican goalkeeper Xavier Valdez saved a penalty taken by Isidor in the 23rd minute. The win leaves Haiti with nine points, level with Curaçao atop the group but second on goal difference; Diario Libre reported Haiti advanced to the quarterfinals. The Dominican Republic sits third with six points and travels to Nicaragua on Tuesday seeking to stay in League A. US referee Ekaterina Koroleva officiated the match, attended by more than 20,000 fans. Diario Libre noted Haiti now leads the historical series 10-3.