Friday, as part of the semi-finals of the Confederation of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) championship, counting for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018 our valiant Grenadières after a draw [1-1] against the favorite US team, conceded after a thrilling match, the victory to the Americans after the penalty shootout [3-0]

A difficult victory for the Americans, who surprised by the play and the tenacity of our Grenadières. In the first period that kept the fans in suspense, despite some nice openings none was able to register a single goal [0-0]

After the break, the match continued at the same pace, the Grenadières being dangerous several times and some missed opportunities for our girls. The Americans had to wait the 75 'minute of play to open the score against Haiti thanks to a shot by Jaelin Howell [1-0]. A short lead, Nerilia Mondesir at 90' scoring the equalizer [1-1]. Score unchanged at the end of the game time.

To separate the two teams, the meeting ended with a shooting session, the Americans managed 3 out of 5 shots, while the Grenadières saw their balloons stopped with each attempt [0 on 5) Final score in favor of the Americans [1-1 t.a.b 3-0]

With this victory the Americans have qualified for the World Cup and also for the CONCACAF Championship final of the category.

The second semifinal of the day Canada Mexico had the air of deja vu with a final score in favor of the Mexican [1-1 t.a.b 4- 3]

Haiti and Canada will have a second chance to win their ticket for France in the match of the small final for the third place that will be played Sunday, January 28, while Mexico and the United States will compete for the title of regional champion (CONCACAF)

An encounter that promises to be difficult for our grenadière against Canada who humiliated them in the elimination phase [4-0]https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23348-haiti-fifa-u-20-world-cup-canada-humiliates-our-grenadieres-[4-0].html But as we say at home nothing is impossible.

Good luck girls !

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23348-haiti-fifa-u-20-world-cup-canada-humiliates-our-grenadieres-[4-0].html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23332-haiti-fifa-u-20-world-cup-our-grenadieres-take-the-lead-in-group-a.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23321-haiti-news-zapping.html

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