Beau Vallon claimed another victory in the ‘Northern Derby‘ against Bel Ombre, extending their recent dominance. It’s always challenging to win against the same rival twice in a short period, but Beau Vallon managed to do it. In a surprising turn of events during the SFF Cup Preliminary Round at the end of 2023, Beau Vallon had knocked out Bel Ombre. This initial win seemed to have given Beau Vallon a significant boost, and they carried that momentum into their recent victory against their rivals.
The match took place at Stad Popiler, and Beau Vallon secured a 1-0 victory with a goal scored by Roy Julie in the 65th minute. This crucial goal proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested match.
The victory against Bel Ombre further solidifies Beau Vallon’s position as the second team in the Seychelles League 1. On the other hand, Bel Ombre now finds themselves in fourth place after this defeat. The battle for the second spot in the league is expected to be intense, as it leads to playoff games for promotion to the Seychelles Championship.
To summarise, Beau Vallon’s consecutive wins against Bel Ombre have added to their impressive form, while Bel Ombre faces the challenge of regaining momentum. The competition for the second spot in the league is expected to heat up as teams compete for a chance at promotion. It will be interesting to see if Beau Vallon can maintain this pace and push all the way to secure promotion at the end of the season.Share
Beau Vallon Starting XI:
- #20 Liam Jonathan Esther
- #17 Yannick Albert
- #4 Liam Moses
- #5 Calvin Hall
- #6 Darrel Forte (46′)
- #9 Curtis Louise (62′)
- #10 Daniel Onezime
- #11 Joey Larame
- #12 Wayne Ashil Anthony Marianne (46′)
- #15 Roy Julie
- #16 Marcus Ryan Jean-Paul Emilien (83′)
Substitutes:
- #7 Darius Rose (46′)
- #8 Lawrence Maillet
- #14 Fredy Jean-Baptiste (46′)
- #18 Gregor Vel (62′)
- #19 Andrew Port Louis (83′)
Bel Ombre Starting XI:
- #1 Anthony Odysus Richard Julie
- #5 Jean-Yves Angelo Nourrice (51′)
- #2 Solofoniaina Lovasoa (70′)
- #7 Brad Julie
- #8 Fabio Henriette
- #9 Marcus Mathiot
- #10 Loys Malcouzanne
- #17 Selwyn Tirant (57′)
- #18 Yannick Trevor Unel Dick (57′)
- #19 Shane Elizabeth
- #22 Jaden Michael Humphrey Larue
Substitutes:
- #4 Alphius Jeffvio Fanchette (51′)
- #6 Warren Jeanne
- #11 Kieren Kellson Jacques Jean (57′)
- #16 Shaun Hoareau (57′)
- #21 Yannick Jacques Leon (70′)
