Baie Lazare showcased their attacking prowess in a thrilling encounter against West Boys at Stad Popiler. Despite an early setback, West Boys took the lead with a well-taken goal in the 17th minute. However, Baie Lazare quickly responded, with Mario Benoit finding the back of the net twice to put them ahead. Damien Rath extended their lead before Ivel Belle pulled one back for West Boys just before halftime, making it 3-2.
In the second half, Baie Lazare continued to dominate proceedings. Their relentless pressure paid off in the 59th minute when a West Boys player inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net, further increasing Baie Lazare’s advantage. The scoreline now stood at 4-2 in favor of Baie Lazare.
As the match wore on, West Boys struggled to regain their footing. Baie Lazare remained resolute in defense and controlled the midfield, limiting their opponents’ attacking opportunities. In the 78th minute, Baie Lazare sealed their victory with a clinical finish from Tevin Gonthier, extending their lead to 5-2.
Currently, Baie Lazare sits as the second-highest scoring team in the Seychelles League 1, having netted an impressive 32 goals in 10 rounds. Although they trail Beau Vallon by four points, Baie Lazare possesses a game in hand, providing them with an opportunity to close the gap. Their attacking prowess and ability to capitalise on their opponents’ defensive vulnerabilities have been key factors in their success.
On the other hand, West Boys finds themselves ten points adrift and their chances of finishing in the top two appear slim. Teams like Muccia, Beau Vallon, Glacis, Baie Lazare, and Mavericks demonstrate superior strength and consistency in their performances. With their aspirations of securing a top-two finish dwindling, West Boys may now shift their focus to building for the next season and make a renewed push for success.
Baie Lazare Starting XI:
#1 Alvin Hubert Nicette
#10 Shane Esparon
#2 Derrick Bernard Camille (60′)
#3 Damien Benjamin Daniel Rath (75′)
#5 Mario Hubert Jean-Yves Benoit (65′)
#13 Anthony Dominique Francois
#15 Kailen Akim Raheim Albert
#19 Dino Ian Darius Adrienne
#20 Randolph Aglae (75′)
#21 Alexander Barnsley Albert (60′)
#22 Mathias Igor Bruno Confiance
Substitutes:
#8 Ramio Meme (60′)
#9 Ray Michel Jean-Luc Labrosse (65′)
#11 Mahim Dugasse (75′)
#14 Darius Mondon (75′)
#16 Nathan Barra
#17 Tevin Gonthier (60′)
#18 Leeroy Marie
West Boys Starting XI:
#31 Adrian Durup Laporte
#2 Sammy Auguste
#3 Andre Samuel Marvel Melanie (46′)
#6 Carlos Bonne (77′)
#8 Eldon Alexis (85′)
#10 Ivel Yves Brennan Belle
#11 Yanique Rusel Constance
#12 Shelton Aubrey Agnes (46′)
#14 Kerris Leperre
#16 Edras Camille
#24 Elvis Julius
Substitutes:
#1 Rico Joshua Lorenzo Didon
#5 Sebastien Rahim Volcere (77′)
#13 Salim Larue (85′)
#17 Francesco Louise
#19 Dean Norris Arissol
#20 Christopher Larue (46′)
#23 David Waithaka Ndung’u (46′)
