D1: FICA and Racing FC win their openers, Violette crushes Juventus

The 2026-2027 opening series of the national D1 championship, organized by the Haitian Football League (LHF), kicked off on Sunday, November 8. FICA and Racing FC des Gonaïves won their first matches in Group A, and Violette AC dominated Juventus 3-0 on Monday.

Group A

FICA secured a 1-0 victory on the road against Tempête FC, thanks to an 18th-minute goal from Taylor Fils-Aimé.

Racing FC des Gonaïves defeated Real Hope FA 2-1. Kenley Mark Renélus opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and Rijard Dorival doubled the lead just before halftime (45+3). Angelot Exilus narrowed the gap for Real Hope in the 52nd minute.

AS Capoise and Ouanaminthe FC played to a scoreless draw (0-0).

Group B

Cavaly AS and America FC were unable to break the deadlock (0-0).

Racing Club Haïtien and Don Bosco FC drew 2-2. Mackenson Rosier (22nd) and Joseph Delgado (51st) gave Racing CH a two-goal lead, before Dickerson Deronettes (57th) and Eliscar Bens Naidar (76th) equalized for Don Bosco.

Postponed on Sunday due to bad weather in the Grand Sud, the FC Juventus–Violette AC match was played on Monday at Land des Gabions. Violette won 3-0, with a hat-trick from Clavens Exantus.

Next Matchday

The second matchday will be played mid-week, on Wednesday, November 11.