REMIRE-MONTJOLY, French Guiana (CMC) – Sloan Privat netted a brace as French Guiana came from behind to defeat Honduras 3-1 and take pole position in their quest for the final spot at this summer’s CONCACAF’s Gold Cup.

Playing last Wednesday in the crucial two-leg playoff, they fell behind at the Stade Municipal Dr Edmard Lama after just 18 minutes but rebounded spectacularly with two first-half goals and then a third in the second half, to complete an easy assignment.
The second leg is set for the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula today.
Jerry Bengtson silenced the partisan crowd early on when he got on to the end of a superb through ball from Mario Martinez, rounded goalkeeper Donovan Leon before slotting home to put Honduras in front.
However, the home side hit back quickly through captain Marvin Torvic’s header, following Roy Contout’s corner which was played on by Bryan St Clair.
A minute later, Privat got the first of his double, evading his marker to score from close range.
Leading 2-1 at the break, French Guiana continued their resurgence in the 62nd minute when Privat completed his brace. Once again, he evaded his marker to nod home Rhudy Evens’ cross, providing the hosts with a two-goal cushion.
French Guiana have never competed in a Gold Cup but qualified for the playoff after finishing fifth in last year’s CFU Caribbean Cup in Jamaica.
Honduras, meanwhile, have qualified for six straight Gold Cups.