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Haiti win Digicel Cup

Bermuda's Digicel Cup vanquishers Haiti turned in a remarkable performance this week to win the prestigious regional competition by defeating hosts Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 in Tuesday's finalFirst-time winner Haiti, contesting only their second final in the Cup's 18-year history, emerged triumphant after a competition lasting 73 matches and involving 25 teams.

Eight-time winner Trinidad were fielding a fledgling side because of club commitments for many star players.

Haiti and Bermuda both finished third in their second-phase groups and were subsequently forced into a playoff for the one remaining spot in the eight-team finals.

John Barry Nusum's men lost the two-leg tie 5-0 on aggregate.

The top four teams in the Digicel Cup all qualify for the Concacaf Gold Cup in the US in June.

Cuba finished third overall ahead of fourth-placed Guadeloupe who they beat 2-1 in the play-off.