Stade Roger Zami, Guadeloupe – April 18, 2026
The Haiti women’s national team and the Dominican Republic shared the spoils in a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Saturday night in a crucial Concacaf Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifier (Road to 2027).
Despite dominating possession and creating far more chances, Haiti were unable to secure all three points as the Dominican Republic fought back to earn a valuable point on the road.
Match Summary.
The first half ended goalless, with Haiti controlling the tempo but failing to break down a resilient Dominican defense. The game came alive after the break.
Haiti took the lead in the 67th minute when forward Sherly Jeudy (S. Jeudy) found the net, assisted by Jennyfer Limage. The Grenadières looked set to claim victory, but the visitors responded quickly. Just six minutes later, in the 73rd minute, S. Tapia leveled the score for the Dominican Republic, making it 1-1.
The score remained unchanged until the final whistle, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Full-Time Statistics
Haiti showed clear superiority in several key areas but struggled with clinical finishing:
- Shots: Haiti 19 – Dominican Republic 2
- Shots on Target: Haiti 5 – Dominican Republic 1
- Fouls: Haiti 14 – Dominican Republic 17
- Offsides: Haiti 4 – Dominican Republic 0
- Corners: Haiti 9 – Dominican Republic 0
- Ball Possession: Haiti 59% – Dominican Republic 41%
Haiti’s overwhelming dominance in shots and corners highlighted their control of the game, particularly in the second half. However, the Dominican Republic defended stoutly and capitalized on their only real opportunity to snatch a point.
Context in the Group
This result comes in Group D of the Concacaf qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Both teams had strong records coming into the match, and the draw keeps the group tightly contested. Haiti will now reflect on missed opportunities, while the Dominican Republic will be pleased with their resilience away from home.
The Grenadières (Haiti) remain one of the strongest sides in the Caribbean region, but this draw serves as a reminder that qualification battles are never straightforward.
Player Spotlight - Sherly Jeudy (Haiti) – Scored the opening goal and was a constant threat.
- S. Tapia (Dominican Republic) – Heroic equalizer that earned her side a hard-earned point.
This encounter was the final group-stage match for both teams in this window, and the result will have significant implications for their positioning ahead of the next phase of qualifiers.
What’s Next?
Both nations will now turn their attention to the remaining fixtures as they battle for a spot in the 2027 tournament in Brazil. Haiti will look to improve their finishing, while the Dominican Republic will take confidence from their ability to compete against a favored opponent.
