Lightstars and PTL Bazar Brothers played out an enthralling encounter at Stad Amitie on Saturday, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The match lived up to expectations, with both teams finding the back of the net in a game filled with goals.
In the 1st minute, Lightstars’ Jerron Joubert opened the scoring, giving his team an early advantage. However, Rivaldo of PTL Bazar Brothers quickly responded with two goals in the 12th and 32nd minutes, turning the scoreline in favour of his side to 1-2 at halftime.
The second half saw a determined effort from Lightstars, and their persistence paid off when Nirina Angericot found the back of the net in the 76th minute, securing a valuable equalizer and ultimately resulting in a 2-2 draw.
This point holds significant importance for PTL Bazar Brothers, as it helps them avoid being dragged into the relegation battle. On the other hand, Lightstars will feel disappointed with just a single point, as they had aspirations of closing the gap on league leaders Foresters. Currently, Lightstars find themselves 5 points adrift of the top spot.
It is worth noting that PTL Bazar Brothers’ goalkeeper, Ricky Pool, was recognised as the Man of the Match, as announced on the club’s official Instagram account. Pool’s exceptional performance between the posts played a crucial role in his team’s commendable showing.
With the title race heating up and the battle at the bottom intensifying, every point gained becomes crucial for teams in their pursuit of success.
Lightstars Starting XI:
#30 Romeo Padayachy
#2 Fabio Lemiel
#3 Dino Chrysostome (57′)
#9 Jerron Jones Joubert
#11 Renick Esther
#14 Peter Gbenda Adesina (62′)
#15 Razafitsalama Jean Jules
#17 Dennis Etheve (45′)
#18 Nirina Angericot
#20 Ramiariniandry
#27 Lenny Barbe (45′)
Substitutes:
#6 Daren Damien Carlos Vidot (45′)
#8 Randolph Louise
#10 Craig Antonio Cedras
#16 Ervais Antoine Cesar (45′)
#25 Daryl Etienne (57′)
#28 Sergio Daryll Barra (62′)
PTL Bazar Brothers Starting XI:
#30 Ricky Pool
#4 Yasser Tolodrazana
#6 Fredy Erika Randrianandrasana
#7 Hubert Jean (81′)
#9 Jean Elson Rivaldo
#10 Tahinjanahary
#11 Evariste Rakotondrahaja
#17 Thiery Camille (66′)
#20 Colyn Francourt
#22 Stephane Fabien Labrosse (70′)
#24 Jude Jim Jerry Valentin
Substitutes:
#1 Andrew Valentin
#2 Vanerick Nathaniel Michel (81′)
#5 Kelvin Cupidon (66′)
#14 Gino Naidoo (70′)
#16 Shawn Edgron Lucio Barbe
#21 Dario Kent Moise
