In a thrilling encounter on Friday afternoon, Lightstars and Cote d’Or battled to a 2-2 draw at the Stad Amitie. The match got off to a disastrous start for the home team as Cote d’Or found the net twice within the first 17 minutes. The early goals put Lightstars under pressure, but they showed resilience and fought back.
Both teams were aware of the significance of every point, with Lightstars still in the title race and Cote d’Or desperately trying to stay clear of the relegation zone, sitting just two points above it. The prospect of ending up in the second division loomed as a potential disaster for Cote d’Or.
In a turn of events, other results from the round favored Lightstars, keeping them firmly in contention for the title. The team can take heart from their strong position in the league standings after Round 9.
Renick Esther, who played a crucial role in the match with two vital goals, showcased an impressive performance. His contributions have earned him a well-deserved place in the poll for the ‘Seysoccer Player of the Round.’ Cast your vote on our Instagram profile to recognise his outstanding display.
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Lightstars Starting XI:
#30 Romeo Padayachy
#3 Dino Chrysostome
#4 Anjatiana Marlyn Ravoatrarilandy
#9 Jerron Jones Joubert (75′)
#11 Renick Esther (83′)
#14 Peter Gbenda Adesina (75′)
#15 Razafitsalama Jean Jules
#16 Vince Fred
#18 Nirina Angericot Ramiariniandry
#20 Lenny Barbe (59′)
#27 Ricko Julius
Substitutes:
#6 Daren Damien Carlos Vidot (59′)
#8 Randolph Louise (75′)
#17 Dennis Etheve
#21 Dean Kenny Francis Toussaint
#22 Justin Cedras
#25 Daryl Etienne (83′)
#28 Sergio Daryll Barra (75′)
Cote d’Or Starting XI:
#1 Jean-Paul Jack Lesperance
#6 Benoit Stenio Steve Marie
#3 Charif Said Antoine
#4 Stephan Michael Morgan
#5 Marcus Rose (66′)
#7 Andrianjato Hasina Ramaroson
#10 Ranaivo Albert Zo Tahiana
#11 Shakim Telemaque (45′)
#13 Sambatra Joelson Andriatahina
#14 Cliff Andrew Ian Cesar
#19 Laurent Marie (83′)
Substitutes:
#8 Andy Pierre Brioche (83′)
#9 Ian Vel (66′)
#12 Collin Stephane Winsley Esther (45′)
#15 Dave Rudolf Jean-Marc Brioche
#16 Neddy Stephen Lesperance
#21 Gervais Michel Saminadin
#26 Randolph Hendrick Lesperance
