“Wilson Isidor broke the deadlock for Haiti, giving the underdogs an early lead that they would defend tenaciously for the majority of the match.”
Pivotal“Haiti made a sweeping set of six substitutions simultaneously, a mass rotation that ultimately disrupted their defensive cohesion in the critical final half-hour.”
“Renzo Garcés equalised for Peru with nine minutes remaining, ending Haiti's determined resistance and opening the door for a full comeback.”
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Outstanding performance
Peru•DefenderHaiti drew first blood through Wilson Isidor's 16th-minute opener and looked comfortable holding Peru at arm's length for much of the contest, backed by a disciplined defensive shape that frustrated the Peruvians for long stretches. Peru enjoyed clear statistical superiority — 58% possession, ten shots to eight, and five on target compared to Haiti's solitary effort — but struggled to convert that dominance into goals until the final ten minutes. A wave of substitutions just after the hour mark disrupted Haiti's rhythm, and Peru eventually broke through when Renzo Garcés levelled in the 81st minute before Jairo Vélez completed the turnaround three minutes later. For Peru, it is an encouraging confidence boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil, while Haiti will reflect on a disciplined defensive performance that ultimately unravelled in the closing stages.
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Haiti face Peru in a high-stakes international friendly as the Les Grenadiers put the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Peru holding a perfect head-to-head record, this is Haiti's chance to prove they belong on the world stage before taking on Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland in Group C.
