The Golden Jaguars preparation for their maiden participation in the CONCACAF Gold Cup suffered another setback after they lost to Haiti 3-1 yesterday in an international friendly staged at the CAR Turrucares Playfield in San Jose, Costa Rica.
It was the second loss for the Guyanese in as many matches following their 1-0 loss to host nation Bermuda on June 6th.
Meshack Jerome, Donald Guerrier and Jonel Desire found the back of the net for the FIFA 100 ranked and 1974 FIFA World Cup participant in the eighth, 29th and 61st minute respectively.
For Guyana, Keanu Marsh-Brown netted a consolation goal in the 90th minute. With the win, the 1973 CONCACAF Championship winner maintained their unbeaten record against Guyana with two wins and a draw.
Guyana’s starting XI for the match consisted of Akel Clarke [GK], Kadell Daniels, Jordan Dover, Terence Vancooten, Ronayne Marsh-Brown, Neil Danns, Emery Welshman, Terrell Ondaan, Callum Harriott and Brandon Beresford.
Interestingly, Beresford is not a member of the Gold Cup squad but is currently training with the team, after being drafted in due to an injury to another player.
The GFF is yet to disclose the name of the injured player but according to sources close to the federation, the alleged injured individual is Warren Creavalle of MLS outfit Philadelphia Union.
The Golden Jaguars will now travel to St. Paul, Minnesota for their opening group-D encounter against defending champion USA on June 18th.
They will then oppose Panama on June 22nd in Cleveland, Ohio for their second fixture before ending the group round on June 26th in Kansas City, Missouri against traditional rival Trinidad and Tobago.
