Haiti's chances of winning group F were dealt a major dent when they tied Curaçao 2-2. The two dropped points could prove the difference in finishing behind Antigua and Barbuda for the top spot.
Curaçao raced out two a shocking two-goal lead in the first 15 minutes leaving Haiti in the dust. Rocky Siberie and Sendley Bito were on the scoresheet for the new FIFA nation.
Haiti eventually took control of the game and dominated possession and chances. They pulled the first goal back in the 25th minute. Jean-Eudes Maurice successfully converted a penalty kick. However, despite numerous opportunities, Haiti went into the halftime break still down a goal.
Curaçao's dreams of a stunning upset were ended in the 62nd minute on a header by Jean-Jacques Pierre. Haiti then had countless attempts to salvage all three points, but could not get the job done despite Curaçao being reduced to 10 men late. These included a goal correctly ruled out for offsides and several penalty claims for handball.
Haiti now has two critical showdowns with Antigua and Barbuda coming up while Curaçao hopes to take six points off of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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