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Teenage goalkeeper Guvenson Jean-Philippe delivered a standout efficiency this week in Cap-Haïtien, denying a flurry of probabilities from Affiliation Sportive Capoise to assist Racing F.C. des Gonaïves earn a 0-0 draw on the second matchday of the Haitian Soccer League playoffs.
CAP-HAÏTIEN — It was a draw that felt like a victory for Racing Soccer Membership des Gonaïves.
The youthful facet, nonetheless underneath development, held Affiliation Sportive Capoise (ASC) to a 0-0 draw Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13 at Parc Saint-Victor, surviving sustained stress from the hosts in a Group A playoff matchup.
Racing’s 19-year-old goalkeeper, Guvenson Jean-Philippe, was the distinction. He turned away a barrage of pictures, together with a point-blank effort late within the second half, to safe a precious level on the street for his crew.
“I really feel proud,” Jean-Philippe informed The Haitian Instances after the match. “Coming to ASC’s residence and leaving with some extent with out conceding means rather a lot. Everyone knows what ASC represents on this league. Exhausting work pays off. Subsequent recreation, I’ll do even higher.”
Head coach Danshley Paul stated Racing is a younger crew being constructed for the longer term, and the draw in opposition to one among Haiti’s most storied golf equipment might show pivotal.
“These younger gamers gained expertise and confidence at the moment,” Paul stated. “Matches like this assist form who we wish to change into.”
Racing, dubbed Le Lion, entered the playoffs after a stunning third-place end within the common season. Nonetheless, the Gonaïves membership opened the postseason with a 2-0 loss to Ouanaminthe FC 2011 on Jan. 11. ASC, which completed fourth on objective differential, received its playoff opener with a 2-1 street victory over Baltimore SC in Saint-Marc.
On Tuesday, although, objectives have been exhausting to come back by regardless of ASC’s dominance in possession and probabilities.
“We created alternatives, however we couldn’t end,” ASC midfielder Wooden Francisque stated after the match. “That’s irritating. Once we bought in entrance of the objective, we lacked composure. We have now to repair that in coaching so it doesn’t occur once more.”
The opposite Group A match between Ouanaminthe and Baltimore was postponed to Jan. 15 on account of a problem alongside Route Nationale No. 1, in response to the Haitian Soccer Federation (FHF).
In Group B motion, Juventus des Cayes and Violette AC additionally performed to a scoreless draw at Land des Gabions in Les Cayes, whereas Cavaly AS de Léogâne and Racing Membership Haïtien drew 1-1 at Parc Gérard Christophe in Léogâne.
Playoff motion resumes Sunday, Jan. 18. Racing F.C. will host Baltimore at Parc Vincent in Gonaïves, whereas ASC— often known as Le Vieux Coq Capois— seems to be to bounce again at residence in opposition to Ouanaminthe at Parc Saint-Victor.
“We’re motivated as a result of we all know we’re not at our greatest but,” Francisque stated. “At present was irritating, however that makes us much more decided to reply within the subsequent match.”