Haiti finally scores again at a World Cup after 52 years, giving the team a moral victory
Haiti’s first World Cup goals since 1974 came in a 4-2 loss, but the team still earned a moral victory, players and fans said.
- On Wednesday, Haiti concluded its World Cup run with a 4-2 loss to Morocco in Atlanta, despite twice taking the lead against the 2022 semifinalist.
- Haiti entered the match already eliminated from round-of-32 contention following a 1-0 loss to Scotland and a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, capping the team's third straight loss.
- Forward Lenny Joseph opened the scoring in the 10th minute by back-heeling a low cross from Jean-Kevin Duverne past goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, and Wilson Isador added a second goal later in the first half.
- A crowd of 68,239 in Atlanta created a vibrant atmosphere as fans including Orlando resident Francis Desir and longtime supporter Emmanuel Joseph cheered throughout the night.
- Haiti coach Mign emphasized the team's worthiness despite the defeat, stating, "If Mign has anything to say about it, Haiti will be back sooner rather than later," and urging improvements to avoid waiting another 52 years.
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Haiti finally scores again at a World Cup after 52 years, giving the team a moral victory
Haiti capped its third straight loss at this year’s World Cup with a heart-warming moral victory. The Haitians, playing on soccer’s biggest stage for the first time since 1974, twice took the lead against 2022 semifinalist Morocco on Wednesday but still lost 4-2.
'The Atlas Lions' came to go behind the scoreboard twice, but they finally found a way to win the game.
Haiti shook up the big favorite Morocco. Thursday night's match ended 4–2 to Morocco - despite some impressive play from Haiti.
Haiti has been participating in a World Cup for the first time since 1974. And in the last group game, the first goal in this tournament was achieved. Someone in the Schützen's family had a premonition.
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