In a highly anticipated showdown at Stad Popiler on 14th February 2024, Glacis clashed with Mavericks in a thrilling encounter. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Glacis, leaving the fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Right from the start, it was evident that this was a heated contest, fueled by the storied history between the two teams. The on-field intensity reflected the budding rivalry between Glacis and Mavericks.
The early breakthrough came in the 7th minute when Marcus Emmanuel converted a penalty, giving Glacis a 1-0 lead. Serge Labrosse doubled the advantage in the 16th minute, showcasing Glacis’ attacking prowess. The first half ended with Glacis comfortably ahead.
The second half began with Glacis extending their lead in the 47th minute, with Marcus Emmanuel once again successful from the penalty spot, securing his brace and making it 3-0 for his team. However, Mavericks refused to surrender without a fight.
In the 58th minute, Angelo Mathiot pulled one back for Mavericks, reducing the deficit to 3-1. The match intensified as both teams fought tooth and nail for superiority on the pitch. Mavericks’ Joshua Sinon further narrowed the gap in the 84th minute, injecting a renewed sense of hope for his side.
Despite Mavericks’ late surge, Glacis managed to hold on to their lead, emerging victorious with a final score of 3-2. The defeat dealt a blow to Mavericks’ aspirations of securing the second position in the league table. While hope may still linger for them, it is becoming increasingly challenging to catch up with the top-ranked Beau Vallon and Muccia in the 3rd division.
Glacis, on the other hand, celebrated their hard-fought triumph, which propelled them to 20 points and secured their position in the top two-thirds of the table. With one match in hand compared to Beau Vallon, Glacis has an opportunity to further solidify their standing.
The clash between Glacis and Mavericks showcased the passion and competitiveness of Seychelles football, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in their budding rivalry.
Glacis Starting XI:
#1 Joshua Leonardo
#31 Marcus Philippe Hugh Emmanuel
#7 Sandro Hensel Fabien Estrale
#9 Serge Hendrix Labrosse
#10 Nataniel Tirant
#12 Colin Tirant
#18 Kelvin Jean-Luc Antony Tirant
#19 Mervin Constance (#45)
#25 Julio Jesner Ladouce
#26 Jeremie Mein
#27 Daniel Henry Gemmell
Substitutes:
#5 Elijah Reggie Joachim Coeur-de-Lion
#20 Irshad Sharique Azemia
#21 Claudio Darrius Laira (#21)
#23 Omar Marvin Constant
#24 Paul Freddy Bristol
#30 Bernard Brian Ravigna
Mavericks Starting XI:
#1 Naron Nicholas Baptiste
#3 Dwayne Shane Claude Francois
#4 Joshua Laurent Bonne
#5 Jaques Choisy
#6 Emmanuel Adarkwah Tuffour
#7 Kenan Steve Claude Esparon
#8 Travis Larryrious Paul Lesperance
#9 Joshua Keith Sinon
#13 Hashim Ethan Stanio Renaud
#21 Thierry Michael Ray Payet (#45)
#24 Angelo Marlon Roberto Mathiot (#45)
Substitutes:
#10 Abdul Wahid Yunus
#15 Patrick Benson
#17 Aaron Stephen Payet
#18 Clency Leon
#22 Nael Anthony Samuel Mathiot
#23 Dean Jude Dodin
#25 Joshua Linden Laboudallon
