Baie Lazare and Mont Buxton United battled to an exciting 2-2 draw at Stad Popiler on Wednesday afternoon. Mont Buxton United took the lead twice during the match, but ultimately had to settle for a share of the points.
The opening goal came in the 6th minute when Julio Sheldon Port-Louis found the back of the net, giving Mont Buxton United a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime. However, Baie Lazare quickly equalized in the 46th minute through Sebastien Ashley Florent Dogley.
Mont Buxton United regained the lead just two minutes later as Julio Sheldon Port-Louis scored his second goal of the match, making it 2-1. The game remained tightly contested, with both teams pushing for victory.
In the 85th minute, Baie Lazare managed to level the score once again, with Kailen Akim Raheim Albert finding the back of the net. The match concluded with a 2-2 draw, leaving Mont Buxton United just five minutes away from securing their first win of the season.
With the draw, Mont Buxton United earned their first point of the season, leaving Anse Royale as the only team in the league without any points. Baie Lazare, currently sitting in 3rd place in the Seychelles League 1 with 9 points, had a strong start to the season with two consecutive wins but have now gone four games without a victory.
The highly competitive nature of the league is evident, with teams battling hard for every point. Both Baie Lazare and Mont Buxton United displayed their determination and fighting spirit throughout the match, making it an enthralling contest for the spectators.
Baie Lazare Starting XI:
#1 Alvin Hubert Nicette (substituted in the 41st minute)
#7 Sebastien Ashley Florent Dogley
#2 Darren Eddie Emmanuel Monthy
#3 Darren Joshua Curtis Magnan
#5 Leeroy Marie
#6 Darrel Nolin (substituted in the 81st minute)
#10 Shane Esparon
#12 Stephen Joubert (substituted in the 65th minute)
#15 Kailen Akim Raheim Albert
#17 Tevin Gonthier
#20 Randolph Aglae (substituted in the 65th minute)
Substitutes:
#4 Tristan Luigi Peurvis Omath (substituted in the 81st minute)
#8 Ramio Meme (substituted in the 65th minute)
#9 Ray Michel Jean-Luc Labrosse
#11 Errel Payet
#13 Christopher Aubrey Ivans Leon (substituted in the 65th minute)
#14 Darius Mondon (substituted in the 81st minute)
#16 Nathan Barra (substituted in the 41st minute)
Mont Buxton Starting XI:
#21 Marvis Charles Keddy Estico
#13 Richard Dufrene
#3 Jonasson Christian Soubana
#6 Chanick Shaun Jean-Baptiste
#7 Julio Sheldon Port-Louis
#8 Jean-Luc Roddy Hoareau
#10 Denis Anthony Elizabeth (substituted in the 83rd minute)
#12 Ashley Melton Confiance
#14 Samuel Stephen Marie
#17 Vincent Jim Barbe
#19 Ashward Lincol Victor (substituted in the 39th minute)
Substitutes:
#1 Giovani Alcindor
#4 Dario Michel Dave Hoareau
#5 Aswad Graham Jean-Baptiste
#11 Raphael Gill (substituted in the 39th minute)
#18 Tyron Damien Barbè (substituted in the 83rd minute)
