Melchie Dumornay and captain Nerilia Mondesir want Haiti to improve before their World Cup qualifying tie against Mexico. In an interview published by FIFA on 15 October, they review two friendly defeats in France and identify priorities for the next international camp.
Defeats reveal collective weaknesses
Haiti lost 5-1 to Japan and 7-1 to Australia, conceding 12 goals across the two preparation matches. Those are previous results being discussed, not games newly played on the interview's publication date.
Mondesir regretted an early concession and missed opportunities. She felt first-half counterattacks lacked conviction, particularly in the final pass.
Dumornay scored against Australia after carrying the ball from her own half. FIFA records 30 national-team goals for the 23-year-old, but she stresses that one player cannot carry the entire team's preparation.
Readiness must extend across the squad
Dumornay says the federation, staff and players share responsibility for approaching the Mexico match in Texas in the best condition. The squad must continue adapting to Pia Sundhage's system and reduce spaces opponents have exploited.
Mondesir describes a positive relationship between staff and players and believes the coach's experience can help. Those are internal assessments rather than proof that the defensive problems are resolved.
Before the next camp, Dumornay returns to Lyon, where the article records eight goals in five matches. She wants to focus appropriately on club work before switching back to international duties.
Haiti are pursuing a second consecutive World Cup appearance. The decisive Mexico fixture remains ahead, with collective improvement accompanying the contribution of their leading scorer.