In a commanding performance at the Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino, Honduras triumphed over Haiti with a scoreline of 3-0 in the fourth round of Group C. The match began brightly for the home side, as Rigoberto Rivas found the back of the net just 17 minutes into the first half. The lead was doubled 25 minutes in when Antony Lozano executed a brilliant strike following a well-crafted play. Before the interval, Romell Quioto added to Haiti’s woes, sealing the score at 3-0 by the 39th minute.
Rigoberto Rivas stood out as the key performer of the match, not only for his goal but also for his solid defensive displays. Similarly, Romell Quioto’s contribution with a goal and assists proved vital for his team’s success.
Honduras head coach Reinaldo Rueda opted for a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Edrick Menjívar in goal, supported by a defensive line comprising Andy Nájar, Getsel Montes, Deybi Flores, Rigoberto Rivas, and Joseph Rosales. The midfield included Romell Quioto, Marcelo Santos, Kervin Arriaga, and Luis Palma, with Antony Lozano leading the attack.
On the opposite end, Haiti, under the guidance of Sébastien Migné, employed a 4-4-2 formation. Jhony Placide was stationed as the goalkeeper, with Jean-Kevin Duverne, Ricardo Adé, Garven-Michee Metusala, and Martin Expérience constituting the defense. Josue Casimir, Danley Jean Jacques, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Derrick Etienne Jr. formed the midfield, while Frantzdy Pierrot and Duckens Nazon spearheaded the attack.
The referee for the encounter was Oshane Nation. Looking ahead, Honduras will face Nicaragua in their next match, while Haiti is set to host Costa Rica.
Substitutions for Honduras
74’ 2T – Getsel Montes off for Luis Vega, Rigoberto Rivas off for José Pinto
75’ 2T – Luis Palma off for Carlos Pineda
81’ 2T – Romell Quioto off for Alexy Vega
87’ 2T – Antony Lozano off for Jorge Benguché
Yellow Cards for Honduras:
1’ 2T – Luis Palma (Failure to respect distance at the wall), 25’ 2T – Romell Quioto (Unsporting behavior), 52’ 2T – Kervin Arriaga (Arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Haiti
45’ 2T – Derrick Etienne Jr. off for Leverton Pierre, Garven-Michee Metusala off for Hannes Delcroix
62’ 2T – Duckens Nazon off for Ruben Providence
84’ 2T – Jean-Ricner Bellegarde off for Don Louicius
86’ 2T – Frantzdy Pierrot off for Woobens Pacius
Yellow Card for Haiti:
12’ 2T – Josue Casimir (Unsporting behavior)