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The match ends with a dramatic late goal!
Key moments
French Guiana Goal! ⏱️ 90' +5'
A last-gasp goal! Jules Haabo broke the 0-0 deadlock in the 95th minute to give French Guiana a 1-0 lead. The forward finished with his right foot from the centre of the box after an assist from Kayne Bonnevie, sending the home side into celebrations in the final moments.
The 93rd minute was underway and Saint Martin made another substitution during stoppage time. Khalid Tavernier came on to replace Len Bleeker, looking to add fresh legs in the final moments of a match that remained level at 0-0.
The 90 minutes were up and the fourth official announced four minutes of added time. Both sides were still searching for the opener, with a few more moments remaining for either side to break the 0-0 deadlock.
The 89th minute arrived and the tension continued to rise in the closing stages. Thomas Vancaeyezeele was shown a yellow card for a foul, stopping a Saint Martin attack as both teams continued searching for a late goal to decide the match.
We reached the 87th minute and both teams made another substitution looking for fresh legs during the closing stages. Thomas Torvic came on for Baptiste Torvic for the hosts, while Roy Gerritsen replaced Oliver Hobgood for Saint Martin, with Hobgood having just hit the post with one of the game's most dangerous chances.
What a chance for Saint Martin! Oliver Hobgood hit the right post with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box. Elmer de Vries provided the assist, in a move that could have given the visitors a 0-1 lead with the match entering its decisive minutes.
We were entering the final stages of the match and the score remained 0-0. Both sides had created some chances, but neither had been clinical enough in the final third, with only a few minutes left for one team to break the deadlock.
Saint Martin created a clear chance inside the box and forced the home goalkeeper into action. Len Bleeker fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, but Kayne Bonnevie made the save in the top centre of the goal. Mitchell de Nooijer provided the assist.
The home side made another substitution in the 68th minute as they looked for solutions to break the deadlock. Jules Haabo came on to replace Marcio Andelmon, with French Guiana looking for more presence and attacking clarity against a Saint Martin defense that continued to hold the score at 0-0.
French Guiana made another change in the 62nd minute as they looked to alter the attacking dynamic of the match. Baptiste Torvic came on to replace Calvin Soga, bringing fresh legs to add more depth and help the hosts finally find the goal that could break the 0-0 deadlock against Saint Martin.
We were approaching the hour mark and neither team had been clinical in the final third. The hosts had created a few opportunities, while the visitors had also managed to respond, leaving the score unchanged.
French Guiana created danger early in the second half. Calvin Soga fired a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Ishan Kort made a fine low save to his left to keep the score at 0-0. Yvelin Nozile provided the assist.
Change for Saint Martin: Saint Martin made another change early in the second half. Jeffterick Martina came on to replace Kay Gerritsen, adding fresh legs and another attacking option. French Guiana 0-0 Saint Martin.
The ball was rolling again! The two sides started the second half with the score still at 0-0. Both teams made changes at the break: Kars Kerssies replaced Nathaniel Krabbendam for Saint Martin, while Armando Pinas came on for Joel Sarrucco for French Guiana.
The first half ends goalless!
The opening 45 minutes were over and the two sides headed into the break at 0-0. It had been a closely contested half with several stoppages, while both teams had a few chances to break the deadlock.
Stoppage time was already underway and French Guiana threatened once again. Donovan Sini got his head to a cross from the centre of the box, but the Saint Martin goalkeeper made a good save low to the right. Yvelin Nozile provided the cross.
Yellow card for Saint Martin before the break! Oliver Hobgood was booked in the 44th minute for a foul on a French Guiana player. The referee showed the yellow card as the first half entered its final moments.
Saint Martin threatened again late in the first half. Elmer de Vries fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but his effort narrowly missed the top left corner. Imar Kort provided the assist.
We entered the final ten minutes of the first half and neither team had been able to find the back of the net. Both sides continued to battle in midfield as they looked for one final chance before the break.
The first 30 minutes had been played and the two sides remained 0-0. The match remained evenly contested, with both teams creating some attacking moments but still lacking the precision needed to break the deadlock.
Saint Martin then threatened the French Guiana goal. Oliver Hobgood fired a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but his effort went high and wide to the right after a cross from Chovanie Amatkarijo following a corner.
French Guiana created one of their first dangerous attacks of the match. Joel Sarrucco got a left-footed shot away from the centre of the box, but his effort was blocked by the Saint Martin defense. Yohan Marmot provided the assist.
The opening 15 minutes had been played and both teams remained level at 0-0. The match was still closely contested, with several fouls interrupting the rhythm and few clear chances in front of goal.
The first ten minutes had passed and the match continued to be interrupted by fouls in midfield. Donovan Sini committed a foul on Elmer de Vries, who won a free kick in the attacking half for Saint Martin, giving the visitors another chance to move forward.
The match had started with plenty of intensity, but also several stoppages due to fouls around midfield. Both sides were still trying to settle into the game and find spaces to create their first attacking opportunities.
The ball was rolling! The two sides were into the opening minutes of the match, with both teams looking to take control from the start. The hosts would try to impose their game, while the visitors aimed to cause an early surprise.
The match begins in seconds in French Guiana!
Everything was ready for the ball to get rolling between the two sides. The players were ready on the pitch and, in just a few seconds, this Concacaf Nations League match would get underway.
Everything is ready for kickoff in French Guiana!
Everything was set for the match between the two teams in the Concacaf Nations League. Both had confirmed their lineups and the players were ready to take the field looking for a positive result.
The pre-match protocol is underway in French Guiana!
The players from both sides were on the pitch for the pre-match protocol. The final ceremonies were taking place before the opening whistle of this Concacaf Nations League clash 2026-27.
French Guiana line up in a 4-5-1
French Guiana confirmed a 4-5-1 formation for this match, with K. Bonnevie in goal and T. Vancaeyezeele wearing the captain's armband in the defensive line. In midfield, M. Andelmon, Z. Charlec and D. Sini would play important roles in keeping the team balanced, while J. Sarrucco would be the main attacking reference.
The lineups are confirmed for French Guiana and Saint Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, the coaches of both teams had confirmed their starting lineups for this Concacaf Nations League clash. The starting elevens were set, and both sides now knew the players who would look to start the match with intensity.
The warm-up is underway in French Guiana!
The players from the two sides were on the pitch carrying out their warm-up exercises ahead of the match. Both teams were getting physically ready and making their final preparations before taking the field for this Concacaf Nations League clash.
French Guiana and Saint Martin receive final instructions
The players of both teams were already in their respective dressing rooms, receiving final instructions from their coaching staffs before heading onto the pitch. The warm-up was expected to begin in the coming minutes ahead of this Concacaf Nations League match.
Saint Martin look to cause a surprise
Saint Martin arrived determined to compete against a French Guiana side expected to take the initiative. The visitors would need to remain organized, close down spaces and make the most of their attacking transitions to create opportunities and put the hosts under pressure.
French Guiana look to impose themselves at home
French Guiana entered the match looking to take control from the beginning and make the most of their home advantage. The hosts would aim to control possession, create danger in the opposition half and secure a result that gave them confidence in the competition.
Full-time! French Guiana defeated Saint Martin 1-0 thanks to Jules Haabo's 95th-minute goal. Just when the match appeared destined to end goalless, the hosts found the winner in the final moments to claim a dramatic victory.