Haiti join USA in Gold Cup quarters

July 12, 2009

Haiti join the United States in the quarter final stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, as the two held each other to a 1-1 draw in Foxborough.

The USA took the lead through Davy Arnaud after just six minutes but Vaniel Sirin levelled right after the break. Another minutes later, a great strike from Mones Chery even made it 2-1 to Haiti.

But the United States gave it all they had to avoid their first ever defeat in a Gold Cup group phase, and got their reward in added time as Stuart Holden sent a beautiful and unstoppable shot past keeper Zephirin, 2-2.

As a result of this draw, the USA finish first in this group and Haiti are certain of a quarter final spot as well. The Caribbeans may still finish third, but have more points than Group A’s number three Jamaica.

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