Haiti Celebrates Historic 4-0 Victory Over New Zealand in World Cup Friendly
Haiti routs New Zealand (and Tim Payne) 4-0 to delight crowd in World Cup tuneup
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The Haitian national soccer team secured a stunning 4-0 victory against New Zealand in a friendly match held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, marking their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. The match drew over 16,000 enthusiastic fans, celebrating the team's historic achievement amidst a backdrop of gang violence in Haiti.
- 01Haiti's national team celebrated their first World Cup qualification in 52 years with a 4-0 win over New Zealand.
- 02The match took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attracting over 16,000 Haitian fans who created an electric atmosphere.
- 03Ruben Providence opened the scoring for Haiti in the 12th minute, followed by goals from Lenny Joseph, Frantzdy Pierrot, and Duke Lacroix.
- 04New Zealand defender Tim Payne gained social media fame leading up to the match, with his Instagram following skyrocketing to 4.6 million.
- 05Haitian celebrities, including singer Rutshelle Guillaume and actress Blondedy Ferdinand, attended the match, expressing pride in their team's historic moment.
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The Haitian national soccer team achieved a remarkable 4-0 victory against New Zealand in a friendly match held at Inter Miami Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This match marked Haiti's first World Cup qualification in 52 years, a significant milestone celebrated by over 16,000 fans who filled the stadium, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Port-au-Prince. The players showcased their skills with Ruben Providence scoring the first goal in the 12th minute, followed by Lenny Joseph, Frantzdy Pierrot, and Duke Lacroix, who sealed the victory. Despite some organizational issues regarding ticket scanning and entry, the fans remained jubilant, singing the national anthem and dancing in celebration. Notably, New Zealand's Tim Payne became a social media sensation before the match, but the focus remained on Haiti's historic achievement. Haitian celebrities in attendance expressed their pride and joy, emphasizing the significance of this moment for the Haitian community, both in the U.S. and back home. Haiti will continue its World Cup preparations with another friendly match against Peru before facing Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco in the tournament.
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The match provided a sense of pride and community for the Haitian diaspora in South Florida, celebrating their team's historic achievement.
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