Luton Shelton - file

port-au-prince, haiti, cmc

Haiti are into the next round of Olympic men's qualifying action after using two second-half goals to beat Jamaica 2-1 in their Caribbean Football Union Group H match on Saturday.

Bridrece Azor and Fabrice Noel netted goals after the break to wipe off a first-half lead the Jamaicans had secured at the Silvio Cator Stadium.

With the result, Haiti topped the group with maximum points, ahead of The Bahamas (3).

After a stunning defeat (0-1) to The Bahamas on Thursday, Jamaica needed to win by an unlikely four clear goals against the quality home side to advance.

The young Reggae Boyz, anxious to redeem themselves after Thursday's shock result, lifted their hopes when captain Rudolph Austin smashed in a superb free-kick after 19 minutes.

His powerful swerving kick from just outside the box ripped past Peterson Occenat in Haiti's goal.

The Haitians, heavy 6-0 winners over the Bahamians last Tuesday, tied the game in the 48th minute when Azor connected with a diving header.

The Jamaicans, with gifted Sheffield United striker, Luton Shelton, in their line-up, intensified their offence - throwing clusters of players up front - but the efforts were denied and Haiti killed their chances when Fabrice Noel, who plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders in the United Soccer Leagues, scored easily in the 76th minute.

Haiti and Group G champions Cuba now advance to the next stage of Olympic qualifying in the CONCACAF Men's Under-23 Championship - along with three Central American teams, plus Canada, Mexico and USA with venue and dates to be announced.

The CONCACAF Under-23 Championship will qualify two teams to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.