The 2022/23 SFF Cup kicked off with an intriguing clash between Anse Royale and Mont Buxton at Stad Popiler. These two struggling teams from the bottom of the Seychelles League 1 were desperate for a glimmer of hope after a winless league campaign thus far.
Mont Buxton, showing recent signs of improvement, entered the match as favorites. The SFF Cup presents an opportunity for teams like Mont Buxton to test their mettle against stronger opponents, including the likes of La Passe FC in subsequent rounds. Additionally, a successful cup run could potentially lead to qualification for the CAF Confederations Cup.
In the end, Mont Buxton lived up to expectations, securing a comfortable 3-1 victory. Julio Sheldon Port-Louis opened the scoring early on, followed by Jean-Luc Roddy Hoareau’s brace. Although Nel Chris Cafrine pulled one back for Anse Royale in the 71st minute, it was too little, too late.
For Anse Royale and Mont Buxton, the SFF Cup provides a welcome distraction from their nightmare start to the league season. Both teams have struggled to secure a single victory, making this cup clash a chance to turn their fortunes around.
Although the match was played in the preliminary round, the stakes were high for both teams. Mont Buxton’s recent progress made them favorites, and they lived up to expectations with a convincing win. The goals from Port-Louis and Hoareau showcased their attacking prowess, while Anse Royale’s Cafrine provided a glimmer of hope for his side.
The competition not only provides a pathway to potential continental qualification but also serves as a platform for teams to salvage their season and ignite their ambitions. The journey continues, and Seychelles football fans eagerly await the next chapter of the SFF Cup.
Anse Royale Starting XI:
#20 – Benjamin Dingwall
#16 – Alexandro Berthrand Joseph Sirame
#3 – Dwayne Valentin (substituted in the 51st minute)
#4 – Channel Ian Etienne (substituted in the 21st minute)
#5 – Joseph Joel Lepathie
#6 – Berto Frederico Darren Uzice
#8 – Trevor Carlos Francois Esparon
#11 – Nel Chris Cafrine
#12 – Fahbio Chris Hendrick Savy
#13 – Anthony Dominique Francois
#17 – Randy Keneth Alphonse
Substitutes:
Sebastien Alphonse
#7 – Samuel Eli Zialor (substituted in the 21st minute)
#9 – Darius Julius Zialor (substituted in the 51st minute)
#10 – Joshua Sean Raymond Malbrook
#14 – Jerry Sophola
Mont Buxton Starting XI:
#1 – Giovani Alcindor
#13 – Richard Dufrene
#3 – Jonasson Christian Soubana
#5 – Aswad Graham Jean-Baptiste
#6 – Chanick Shaun Jean-Baptiste
#7 – Julio Sheldon Port-Louis
#8 – Jean-Luc Roddy Hoareau (substituted in the 57th minute)
#14 – Samuel Stephen Marie
#15 – Oliver Azemia
#18 – Tyron Damien Barbè (substituted in the 57th minute)
#19 – Ashward Lincol Victor (substituted in the 34th minute)
Substitutes:
#4 – Dario Michel Dave Hoareau
#9 – Denis Anthony Elizabeth (substituted in the 57th minute)
#10 – Christ Leeroy Leon (substituted in the 57th minute)
#11 – Raphael Gill (substituted in the 34th minute)
#12 – Ashley Melton Confiance
#17 – Vincent Jim Barbe
#20 – Marvis Charles Keddy Estico
