On Friday afternoon, the ‘Derby of Saints‘ took place at Mahe island’s Stad Linite stadium, and it lived up to its billing as a proper derby game. Matches like these deserve a packed stadium and passionate support.
In the first half, Saint Michel United displayed organized football, maintaining a balanced approach without pushing too high or sitting too deep. Their strategy paid off as they finished the half with a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, in the 43rd minute, Josip Ravignia, Seysoccer Player of The Round 9, had to leave the field due to an injury.
The second half saw Saint Louis come out determined to give their all. From the opening minute, Gavin Jeannet’s team showcased their relentless pursuit of points. Goals arrived in the 60th, 64th, and 78th minutes, leaving Saint Michel with no chance of a comeback.
Goals were scored by Del Pierror Mahaosy in the 19th minute, equalized by Justin Clievy Stephen Riaze in the 60th minute, followed by Darian Hoareau in the 64th minute, and finally Tahiry Andriamandimby in the 78th minute, sealing the victory for Saint Louis.
Congratulations to Justin Riaze for being awarded the Man of the Match accolade on official Saint Louis FC social media accounts!
With this victory, Saint Louis now sits in 2nd place in the Seychelles Premier League table, level on points with La Passe and Foresters. Saint Michel United occupies the 5th position with 13 points. While they appear safe from relegation, they are distant from the title race. This match was an opportunity for Saint Michel to secure a derby win and rekindle their title ambitions.
Saint Michel United Starting XI:
#13 Dullah Morel
#9 Francis Rafaralahy
#6 Del Pierror Iary Mahaosy
#10 Josip Ravignia 43′
#11 Niel Confiance
#14 Raj Anacoura 46′
#15 Yannick Hubert Manoo 65′
#17 Imra Raheriniaina
#18 Soloniaina Philemon Ratovonanahary 69′
#22 Andrew Onezia 69′
#28 Elie Sopha
Substitutes:
#3 Ian John Thomas Bonne 69′
#7 Jean-Yves Ernesta 43′
#8 Ramlee Pascal 69′
#12 Julio Brown 65′
#19 Dwain William 46′
#26 Christopher Legaie
Saint Louis Starting XI:
#1 Lalain’arinjaka Michel Ramandimbisoa
#11 Gervais Trevor Rembert Waye-Hive
#4 Justin Clievy Stephen Riaze
#5 Dean Stephane Hughe Mothe 82′
#6 Johan Peter Bernice Gamatice 86′
#7 Darrel Damoo
#13 Charles Rakoto
#14 Juninho Mark Genaro Mathiot
#15 Keren Barrett Sinon 90′(+3′)
#18 Tahiry Andriamandimby
#22 Majid Freminot 46′
Substitutes:
#10 Darian Hoareau 46′
#17 Anthonyo Rabetafita 82′
#21 Damien Nathan Lablache 86′
#24 Gavyn Louis Gerald Gonthier 90′(+3′)
#25 Mike Marcus Lesperance
#26 Harim Radegonde
