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Haiti thrashes New Zealand 4-0 in World Cup warmup
3 Jun
Summary
- Haiti secured a decisive 4-0 victory over New Zealand in a World Cup warmup match.
- Chris Wood reached his 89th cap, becoming New Zealand's most-capped player.
- Haiti's win was aided by New Zealand's defensive errors and Haiti's attacking prowess.
Haiti secured a commanding 4-0 victory over New Zealand in a World Cup warmup match held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday. The Caribbean nation's offense proved too potent for the world's lowest-ranked team.
Ruben Providence opened the scoring in the 12th minute, with Lenny Joseph doubling Haiti's lead shortly after halftime. Frantzdy Pierrot extended the advantage with a header, and Markhus Lacroix sealed the demolition with a long-range strike.
The match was a bittersweet occasion for New Zealand captain Chris Wood, who earned his 89th cap, surpassing Ivan Vicelich to become his country's most-capped player. However, the milestone was overshadowed by his team's significant defeat.
Haiti's buildup to the game faced minor disruption due to visa issues for midfielder Woodensky Pierre, who was unable to play in the first half. New Zealand's defense struggled throughout, with goalkeeping and center-back performances drawing criticism.
