In a crucial match, Mavericks faced off against West Boys United at Stad Popiler on Thursday. Mavericks couldn’t afford to drop any points, especially against an opponent who had just kept a clean sheet for nearly 50 minutes in their previous game.
The match started positively for Mavericks as they took the lead after just 9 minutes. However, their fortunes took a turn when Joshua Bonne scored an own goal in the 42nd minute, followed by Christopher Larue finding the net a minute later, resulting in a halftime score of 1-2 in favor of West Boys United.
The second half showcased West Boys playing with the same quality we had witnessed throughout the season. In the 65th minute, Ivel Yvel Bennan Belle scored, extending West Boys’ lead to 1-3. Just three minutes later, Eldon Alexis added another goal, making it 1-4. At that point, it was clear that the points would be going to West Boys United, and the only question remaining was the final scoreline.
Following this defeat, Mavericks are definitely out of the race for the second spot in the table. While it may still be mathematically possible, it is challenging to believe that teams like Muccia, Beau Vallon, Glacis, or Baie Lazare will start dropping points on a regular basis.
The full-time score of 2-5 in favor of West Boys United is a testament to their dominance in the match. Mavericks will now have to regroup and focus on securing their position in the league, as the battle for the top spots becomes increasingly fierce.
Mavericks Starting XI:
#1 Shawn Antoine Legras
#2 Joshua Laurent Bonne
#3 Dwayne Shane Claude Francois
#5 Jaques Choisy
#7 Kenan Steve Claude Esparon
#8 Travis Larryrious Paul Lesperance 45′
#11 Jacob Rhys Alvarez Glindro 65′
#13 Danius Dajuran Labonte
#14 Hanan Asahel Melanie
#22 Nael Anthony Samuel Mathiot 45′
#24 Angelo Marlon Roberto Mathiot
Substitutes:
#4 Naron Nicholas Baptiste 45′
#10 Abdul Wahid Yunus 65′
#12 Joshua Linden Laboudallon
#16 Julad Boniface
#17 Aaron Stephen Payet 45′
#18 Marvin Francisco Marie
#23 Dean Jude Dodin
West Boys United Starting XI:
#31 Rico Joshua Lorenzo Didon
#8 Eldon Alexis 86′
#2 Sammy Auguste
#4 Edras Camille
#5 Sebastien Rahim Volcere 70′
#10 Ivel Yves Brennan Belle
#11 Yanique Rusel Constance 86′
#16 Nel Henriette 86′
#20 Christopher Larue 70′
#23 David Waithaka Ndung’u
#24 Elvis Julius
Substitutes:
#1 Jean-Yves Emile Gabriel Baker
#3 Andre Samuel Marvel Melanie 86′
#13 Salim Larue 86′
#15 Stan Ted Shem Simeon
#19 Dean Norris Arissol 70′
#25 Jahsua Ahijah Malbrook 70′
#26 Dario Bibi 86′
