Overview:
The next are rankings for Les Grenadiers of their match towards Azerbaijan. Offensive midfielder Christopher Attys, striker Frantzdy Pierrot, and defender Ricardo Adé stood out with sturdy performances. Proper-back Martin Expertise additionally impressed however was substituted early within the second half attributable to an harm.
Haiti’s soccer staff celebrated its a hundredth anniversary with a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in a match on Saturday, March 22, at Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan. The staff’s heart ahead, Frantzdy Pierrot, scored twice, and midfielder Danley Jean-Jacques additionally contributed to the scoresheet.
The match marks the centennial of the Haitian nationwide staff, which debuted with its first match on March 22, 1925, towards Jamaica in Port-au-Prince. The Reggae Boyz defeated Haiti 2-1. Then, the Caribbean neighbors performed two extra friendlies towards one another on March 26 and March 29, 2025, respectively. Jamaica once more gained each video games (3-0 and 1-0).
Since then, Haiti has skilled its ups and downs however has repeatedly established itself as a benchmark within the Concacaf area. One among its best achievements thus far is qualifying for the 1974 World Cup in Germany, which made Haiti the primary Caribbean nation to play in a males’s soccer World Cup on the senior stage. A hit the nation has repeatedly failed to breed since then.
As Haiti seeks its second qualification in historical past for the worldwide competitors, Saturday’s match towards Azerbaijan was essential, because it was a part of Les Grenadiers’ preparation for his or her World Cup qualifiers in June towards Aruba and Curaçao. A number of common Haitian gamers are nearing the top of their careers, making it important to check youthful gamers and supply them with the minutes wanted to achieve expertise to exchange veteran gamers.
Total, the gamers delivered a convincing efficiency towards Azerbaijan, the 117th-ranked staff within the newest FIFA standings, whereas Haiti holds the 86th place. Les Grenadiers appeared well-prepared, because the gamers have been largely in sync and simply linked with one another via their passes.
The protection was greater than passable, sustaining a clear sheet regardless of the host staff enjoying with three forwards. The Haitian forwards additionally seemed to be in type, with neat touches, however their pictures may have been sharper.
Listed below are the rankings for all Les Grenadiers who performed vital minutes towards Azerbaijan on the staff’s a hundredth anniversary:
Sebastien Migné — head coach (6/10)
Migné utilized a 4-2-1-3 formation that completely suited his gamers and their direct model of play. Nonetheless, the Frenchman didn’t present the brand new gamers with sufficient enjoying time, although they have been profitable by two targets within the 63rd minute of a pleasant match.
For instance, he substituted newcomers winger Téo James Michel and ahead Ruben Windfall within the 86th minute. Moreover, Migné didn’t embrace Emerson Laissé, a 16-year-old winger who helped the under-17 staff qualify for the World Cup.
Alexandre Pierre — goalkeeper (7/10)
After Sunday’s efficiency, Pierre demonstrated he’s a powerful contender to exchange Haiti’s primary goalkeeper, 37-year-old Johny Placide. Regardless of just a few errors, Pierre appeared assured, a trait the opposite backup keepers have lacked lately. He caught a late free kick after which easily threw an correct lengthy go. He additionally appeared comfy when the ball was handed again to him.
Nonetheless, the 24-year-old didn’t make any breathtaking saves since Azerbaijan was not sturdy offensively. He additionally spilled a nook kick within the first half and hesitated after receiving the ball later within the second half, consequently making a nerve-wracking unhealthy go.
Proper-back: Carlens Arcus (6/10)
The veteran right-back was removed from his greatest on Saturday night time in Azerbaijan, and it confirmed early within the sport. Arcus was crushed within the fifteenth minute and was usually out of place, forcing center-back Ricardo Adé to shift to the proper facet of the protection.
The Port-au-Prince native had a greater night time offensively, contributing with some correct passes. Nonetheless, he was not as harmful as he had been in earlier appearances when he pushed ahead.
Ricardo Adé — center-back (8/10)
As typical, Adé was explosive defensively, blocking pictures and making well timed interceptions proper from the beginning. He was additionally assured with the ball at his toes, even dribbling between two gamers throughout the first half. The Saint-Marc native was a vital ingredient in Haiti’s clear sheet.
Jean-Kévin Duverne — center-back (7/10)
Duverne was crushed within the field throughout the nineteenth minute, a mistake that just about resulted in a purpose. He shrugged it off and delivered a good efficiency, however we’ve seen higher from him. The 27-year-old made essential interceptions and was exact together with his passes. He additionally exhibited offensive aptitude, making a ahead run within the second half, a trait we haven’t seen from Haitian heart backs lately.
Martin Expertise — right-back (6/10)
Expertise was the spotlight of the primary half. He performed protection as if his life relied on it, diving into tackles, clearing balls, and blocking pictures, together with one which may have gone within the internet.
The 27-year-old was equally spectacular offensively, making the proper passes when needed and establishing himself as an elite crosser of the ball. Had Expertise not been subbed out after getting injured within the forty ninth minute, he would have acquired a better score.
Leverton Pierre — defensive midfielder (7/10)
Pierre didn’t play poorly however had a comparatively quiet sport in comparison with his earlier performances, probably as a result of the opposite midfielders overshadowed him. When he touched the ball, his passes have been largely correct. Pierre’s spotlight of the sport was a long-range shot that was tipped over the bar within the 56th minute.
Danley Jean-Jacques — defensive midfielder (7.5/10)
The Philadelphia Union participant scored his third purpose whereas carrying a Haitian jersey, tucking a shot into the decrease proper nook of the online after an beautiful collection of passes within the 83rd minute. Nonetheless, earlier than that, Jean-Jacques miscontrolled a go within the field when he was unmarked. Like Pierre, regardless of the purpose, Jean-Jacques had a quiet night time as he primarily made easy passes.
Christopher Attys — offensive midfielder (8/10)
Attys was the standout participant within the midfield in Azerbaijan, and he has an help to point out for it. After juking a defender, he arrange Jean-Jacques with a diagonal floor go from the field. The previous Inter Milan participant almost had one other help when he surged ahead and delivered a go to Pierrot on a counterattack. Sadly, Pierrot couldn’t convert the play right into a purpose.
Attys remained composed underneath strain however was typically too laid-back, leading to some poor passes. Defensively, the 24-year-old utilized his lengthy legs to make essential interceptions and tackles when wanted.
Louicius Don Deedson — proper ahead (7/10)
The skillful Haitian quantity 10 displayed certainly one of his destructive traits on Saturday: selfishness. He usually shot the ball when he ought to’ve handed it, tried to dribble previous gamers when it was pointless, and ended up dropping possession. Nonetheless, his selfishness contributed to the primary purpose, as his shot from a good angle was deflected and fell to Pierrot, who tapped it into the online. The Tabarre native later assisted the second purpose within the 63rd minute with a nook kick to Pierrot.
Regardless of his self-serving nature, Don Deedson was keen on Saturday night, as a Quantity 10 must be. He even dropped again on protection and made some tackles.
Frantzdy Pierrot — heart ahead (8/10)
Haiti’s Large Quantity 9 didn’t see a lot of the ball, however as a Quantity 9 ought to, he nonetheless scored two targets—one from a header and the opposite from a tap-in. Pierrot may have netted a hat trick if he had completed Attys’ go throughout a counterattack within the 69th minute.
Duckens Nazon — left ahead (7.5/10)
Nazon had a typical Nazon sport; all that was lacking was a purpose, which suggests loads. He charged ahead with the ball, discovered his teammates with clever, fast passes, and fought to win the ball on protection. Nazon made vital contributions to the primary play. He bolted ahead, exchanged passes with Pierrot, after which pushed the ball to the proper flank to Don Deedson.
Substitutes
Duke Lacroix — left again (5/10)
Lacroix was substituted in after Expertise sustained an harm and performed for about 40 minutes. He stored it easy with quick passes as he ought to, particularly because the staff was profitable, and maintained his place more often than not.
Mondy Prunier, Téo Michel, Dany Jean, Wilguen Paugain, and Ruben Windfall didn’t log sufficient minutes to obtain a score.