Haiti claimed a 1–0 victory over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying Group C, pulling off a defensive masterclass against the more shot-happy visitors. The home side, deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation, absorbed significant pressure; Costa Rica registered 14 shots to Haiti's 8, with 6 efforts on target compared to Haiti's 3. Haiti's goalkeeper made the difference, posting a 66.67 per cent save rate and conceding just 1.0 expected goals against, while Costa Rica's 5-4-1 shape failed to convert their territorial advantage into goals. The decisive strike went unattributed in the data, but Haiti's clinical finishing and resolute defending proved decisive in a contest where the visitors dominated attempts yet found the net wanting. This result strengthens Haiti's qualification hopes and exposes Costa Rica's ongoing conversion problems.