Saudi Arabia edges Haiti 1-0 in Gold Cup on penalty kick

Field Level Media|published: Mon 16th June, 24:16 2025

Soccer: Concacaf Gold Cup-Group Stage-Saudi Arabia at Haiti

Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Haiti forward Mondy Prunier (16) leaps over Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi (1) during the second half of a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images

Saleh Al-Shehri's penalty kick in the 21st minute held up as the winner as Saudi Arabia shut out Haiti 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A play on Sunday night in San Diego.

Al-Shehri drew a foul in the penalty area on Frantzdy Pierrot in the 18th minute, then converted a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner to lift Saudi Arabia (1-0-0, 3 points) in the opener for both teams.

Haiti had an opportunity to pull even in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, but Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi (four saves) denied Dany Jean in the center of the goal on a right-footed shot from outside the box.

Haiti (0-1-0, 0 points) posted a decisive edge in corner kicks (11-1), but Saudi Arabia finished with more shots on goal (5-4) and shot attempts (13-7).

Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide finished with three saves.

--Field Level Media