MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, CMC– An outstanding performance by goalkeeper Molvin James inspired Antigua and Barbuda and allowed them to resurrect from a two-goal deficit to force a two all draw against Haiti as Group B in the final round of the 2014 Caribbean Cup kicked-off here Wednesday night.
James turned in a memorable display to frustrate the Haitians who led two nil at the interval but failed to score again as the resurgent Antiguans rebounded with two second half goals at the Montego Bay Sports Complex.
Myles Weston and Peter Byers replied for Antigua, scoring within minutes of each other after Jean Alcenat and Kervens Belfort found the nets for Haiti heading into half-time.
The 25-year –old Antiguan custodian’s ability to stop goals throughout the match was a major highlight that proved pivotal despite significant improvement in his team’s offensive display in the final 45 minutes.
James blocked a stinging 30-yard free kick by Belfort, before following it up with a pair of quick-fire stops.
Later, he conjured up another miraculous block, but suffered an injury that required medical attention but remained in the game.
His only error of the night resulted in Haiti’s first goal, giving the ball away in the box and allowing an unforgiving Alcenat to tap home for a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute.
