Saudi Arabia Shut Out Haitians

Saudi Arabia 1–0 Haiti

Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
Tournament: 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup – Group Stage

Match Recap

Saudi Arabia claimed a crucial 1–0 win over Haiti in Group B of the 2025 Gold Cup. In a tense and balanced encounter at Snapdragon Stadium, Mohammed Khalil Marran delivered the breakthrough in the 82nd minute — a goal that not only secured the three points but reshaped the group dynamics heading into the final matchday.

Despite Haiti controlling more of the ball (57% possession) and registering 13 total shots, it was Saudi Arabia who generated higher-quality chances, finished strong, and left with the win.

Match Analytics

Match Stat Visuals

Visuals by OleMundo • Match data via Concacaf Official Report

Key Stats

• Expected Goals (xG): Haiti 0.63 – 1.27 Saudi Arabia
• Total Shots: Haiti 13 – 7 Saudi Arabia
• Shots on Target: Haiti 5 – 4 Saudi Arabia
• Possession: Haiti 57% – 43% Saudi Arabia
• Pass Accuracy: Haiti 74.3% – 66.7% Saudi Arabia

Top Performer

Mohammed Khalil Marran (Saudi Arabia): Scored the match-winning goal in the 82nd minute, finding a pocket of space at the near post and finishing clinically to seal the result.

Game Notes

• This was Saudi Arabia’s first Gold Cup win since joining as a guest team in 2023.
• Haiti out-shot and out-possessed Saudi Arabia but couldn’t find a finishing edge.
• Keylor Navas (Haiti) made several key saves but was ultimately beaten by a fast transition play.

Final Score

Saudi Arabia 1 – 0 Haiti

Goal: Mohammed Khalil Marran (82′)