The match marked Badia’s first game in charge of the Grenadiers, with several new players also making their appearances for the national team. Despite the changes within the squad, Haiti showed character and determination to secure three valuable points.
Picault Gives Haiti the Lead
Haiti opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Fabrice Picault found the back of the net following a pass from Wilson Isidor to put the Grenadiers ahead 1-0.
Trinidad and Tobago responded eight minutes later. Wayne Frederik scored in the 31st minute to bring the Soca Warriors level.
Neither side was able to break the deadlock before halftime, and the teams went into the break tied 1-1.
Haiti Regain the Advantage
Haiti came out with renewed energy after the restart and continued to put pressure on the Trinidad and Tobago defense.
The Grenadiers eventually regained the lead and added another goal during an entertaining second half, while Trinidad and Tobago also managed to score again.
After an intense 90 minutes, Haiti held on for a 3-2 victory, giving Badia a positive start to his tenure and putting the Grenadiers in a strong position at the beginning of their Nations League campaign.
A Positive Start for David Badia
The victory represents an encouraging first result for David Badia, who is beginning a new chapter with the Haitian national team alongside a squad that includes several new faces.
While the campaign is still in its early stages, the victory provides Haiti with confidence as they prepare for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches.
The Grenadiers will now look to build on this result and maintain their momentum in their next fixtures.
