“La Hispaniola es Haití. Esto es Haití,” declared Haiti forward Wilson Isidor in a post-match video after scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over the Dominican Republic at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo.
Territorial Remarks Follow 4-1 Concacaf Nations League Rout
Isidor, who plays for Sunderland in the English Premier League, found the back of the net in the 51st and 67th minutes after missing a penalty in the first half. Teammates Louicius Deedson opened the scoring in the 9th minute, and Yassin Fortuné added another to complete the four-goal tally for the visitors. Dorny Romero scored the lone goal for the Dominican Republic, finding the net at the 55th minute and temporarily raising local fans’ hopes. The result places Group A in a tight standings bracket, with Haiti holding nine points through three matches, tied with Curaçao and sitting second on goal difference, while the Dominican Republic remains on six points. The fixture itself formed part of Group A within League A of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf).
Following the final whistle, Isidor circulated a video in French using the phrases “L’Hispaniola est Haïti” and “Haïti est ici,” gesturing toward the Dominican turf and pointing to his national team jersey.
Stade Félix Sánchez Access and Crowd Control Challenges
Outside the pitch, the match—scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. kickoff—was marked by severe logistical and crowd management issues amid a massive turnout following sold-out ticket sales. Fans without tickets allegedly attempted to force entry, leading authorities to deploy pepper spray as several gates were breached. Local media confirmed reports of minor injuries among attendees, though no official figures were immediately released regarding the total number of hurt fans.
Public figures added to the chorus of criticism regarding the matchday operations, with Javier Grullón denouncing purported organizational and security flaws at the Olympic Center.
Pre-Match Optimism Contrasts With On-Field Reality
Before kickoff, both coaching staffs attempted to frame the encounter strictly around athletic competition. El Nacional reported that Dominican Republic head coach Marcelo Neveleff emphasized development and growth, urging fans to view the contest as sports entertainment rather than a personal feud between neighboring nations. Neveleff noted that the squad felt great excitement ahead of the matchup and stated, Estamos contentos con lo que se está viviendo en el futbol local,
expressing optimism about securing a positive outcome. Across the pitch, Haiti coach David Badía acknowledged the difficulty of facing the hosts away from home, highlighting the rising competitive standard across Caribbean football driven by the Nations League structure.
Isidor Faces Potential Scrutiny Under Concacaf Regulations
The statements made by Isidor now place him under potential scrutiny from football governing bodies. The Concacaf Nations League regulations prohibit the display of personal, political, or religious messages on equipment or the body under Article 17.1, while Article 22 empowers the disciplinary committee to address unsportsmanlike conduct using audio and video evidence.
What Was the Final Score and Isidor's Reaction?
What was the final score of the match between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
Haiti defeated the Dominican Republic 4-1 on Thursday night at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, with goals from Louicius Deedson, Yassin Fortuné, and a brace from Wilson Isidor.
What specific statements did Wilson Isidor make after the game?
In a video recorded after the match, Isidor stated in French “L’Hispaniola est Haïti” and “Haïti est ici” while pointing at the Dominican turf and his national team jersey.
What are the standings implications of this match?
The victory leaves Haiti with nine points from three matches in Group A of the Concacaf Nations League, tied with Curaçao and sitting second on goal difference, while the Dominican Republic holds six points.
The Dominican Republic national team’s next scheduled fixture in the Concacaf tournament calendar will determine their path forward in the group stage following this result.
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