Etienne Nets First Goal for Haiti in Gold Cup Qualifying

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Derrick Etienne Jr. scored his first international goal in Haiti's 4-3 extra time victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.


The first-half goal helped bring the score even, a Trinidad and Tobago had scored early, needing a two-goal victory to advance.


Etienne Jr. scored off a quick restart after a foul on the left side of the box. The ball was played into Etienne, who was unmarked, who curled it around a diving keeper into the far corner of the net.


You can see the goal here, or watch the full highlight video from Trinidad and Tobago below (Etienne's goal plays around 1:23): 

Etienne Jr.'s goal and Haiti's eventual win has them qualified for the 2017 Gold Cup, which will take place in the United States in July. Red Bull Arena will host the opening doubleheader of the Gold Cup on Friday, July 7, 2017.


Jamaica (qualified), featuring Kemar Lawrence, and the United States (automatic berth), will also compete for the 2017 Gold Cup.