Chile see off Haiti in six-goal thriller

Chile collect three crucial points against winless Haiti
South Americans never headed after taking early lead
Chile now sit second in Group D with Haiti on the bottom

Chile outlasted Haiti to revive their Brazil 2019 campaign with an action-packed and at-times physical 4-2 win in Goiania on Wednesday. The South Americans took an early lead and were never behind although they were briefly pegged back during the first half, and were pushed to the limit by a dynamic Haiti. The result sees Chile leapfrog into second in Group C ahead of Korea Republic on goal difference, while Haiti will need a victory in their final outing against France on Saturday.

Chile

Having been kept scoreless by a strong France side in their opener, Chile will be pleased with their goalscoring output against Haiti. Chile scored twice in each half and, although goalscoring attempts were alike, it was the South Americans who created far more gilt-edged openings. Gonzalo Tapia was their most dangerous outlet netting a goal, providing an assist and forcing an own goal.

Haiti

Although outclassed at times, Haiti again displayed their attacking prowess which caused the Chile defence numerous headaches. There was no shortage of endeavour even if they were disjointed in possession on occasions. Haiti’s defence proved porous and they were reduced to ten men in the final minutes with the dismissal of Samuel Jeanty, with the defender to miss the final group match.

Up next

2 November

Group C
Haiti-France (Goiania/Serrinha, 17:00 local time)
Chile-Korea Republic (Vitoria/Cariacica, 17:00 local time)

Fredler Christophe #11 of Haiti U-17 looks on before the match

30 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Fredler Christophe #11 of Haiti looks on before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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The team of Chile U-17 line up before kick-off

30 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: The team of Chile line up before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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The starters of Haiti U-17 line up

30 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: The team of Haiti line up before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Chile U-17 starters line up

30 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: The team of Chile line up before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Samuel Jeanty of Haiti U-17 scores the equalising goal by penalty

31 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Samuel Jeanty of Haiti scores the eqaulizing goal by penalty during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Danilo Diaz #8 of Chile U-17 challenges Maudwindo Germain #13 of Haiti U-17

31 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Danilo Diaz #8 of Chile challenges Maudwindo Germain #13 of Haiti during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Danilo Diaz #8 of Chile U-17 challenges Maudwindo Germain #13 of Haiti U-17

31 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Danilo Diaz #8 of Chile challenges Maudwindo Germain #13 of Haiti during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Samuel Jeanty (L) of Haiti celebrates with team-mate Maudwindo Germain after he scores

31 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Samuel Jeanty (L) of Haiti celebrate with team mate Maudwindo Germain after he scores the eqaulizing goal by penalty during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Gonzalo Tapia of Chile U-17 celebrates after he scores

31 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Gonzalo Tapia of Chile celebrates after he scores the 3rd goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Gonzalo Tapia of Chile U-17 celebrates after he scores

31 Oct 2019

GOIANIA, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 30: Gonzalo Tapia of Chile celebrates after he scores the 3rd goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group C match between Chile and Haiti at Estadio da Serrinha on October 30, 2019 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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