U-17 World Cup: England Humiliates Haiti (8-1), Young Grenadiers Exit Competition

At the end of a completely one-sided match, the Haitian U-17 team suffered a true thrashing against England (8-1) this Friday in Doha. This heavy defeat, their second in two outings, condemns the Young Grenadiers to a premature elimination from the U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, even before their last match against Venezuela.

Nothing went right for the young Haitians in this global tournament. After the debacle against Egypt (1-4) in the first match, the team led by Eddy César collapsed against a formidable English side, dominant from start to finish.

From the very first minute, Williams-Barnett opened the scoring for the Young Lions. The nightmare continued with a penalty converted in the 14th minute (2-0). However, a glimmer of hope emerged in the 18th minute when Franco Célestin, with a header, reduced the score from a perfect cross by Zamora Médinel. Unfortunately, this joy was short-lived, as Walsh restored England's comfortable lead in the 21st minute (3-1).

The second half was a complete disaster for the Young Grenadiers. Completely outplayed in all aspects of the game, they conceded five more goals, including a hat-trick from Ezenwata, who came on as a substitute and was unstoppable. Rodriguez and Williams-Barnett, who scored a brace, completed England's offensive display.

In two matches, Haiti has a catastrophic record: 12 goals conceded for only 2 scored, a goal difference of -10. The Young Grenadiers, last in Group E with 0 points, see their dreams of the round of 16 vanish.

Nevertheless, they will have one last opportunity to save face against Venezuela and try to secure Haiti's very first victory in a U-17 World Cup final phase.

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