While Saint Louis had already secured the league title and were out of the SFF Cup, the match held significant stakes for PTL Bazar Brothers, who were battling to avoid relegation.
PTL Bazar Brothers started the game on a positive note, taking an early lead in the 3rd minute. However, their advantage was short-lived, as Saint Louis equalized just seven minutes later through Justin Riaze. The match continued to be a see-saw battle, with PTL Bazar Brothers reclaiming the lead in the 31st minute courtesy of Rivaldo’s goal. However, on the brink of half-time, Toky Jonathan Rakotondrasoa found the back of the net for Saint Louis, leveling the score at 2-2.
The second half witnessed a closely contested battle, with both teams displaying resilience and determination. Saint Louis made strategic player rotations from the 53rd minute, while the spectators anticipated another goal from PTL Bazar Brothers. However, it was Saint Louis who delivered the decisive blow. In the 86th minute, Toky Jonathan Rakotondrasoa struck again, securing a crucial goal that propelled Saint Louis to a 3-2 victory.
Despite the loss, PTL Bazar Brothers may still have a glimmer of hope to avoid the relegation playoff. They currently sit four points above the danger zone, but their fate hinges on the outcomes of other matches. Should both Northern Dynamo (against Cote d’Or) and Anse Reunion (against St. Michel) emerge victorious, the final 90 minutes of the season will decide PTL Bazar Brothers’ destiny.
As the dust settles on this intense encounter, Seychelles football fans eagerly await the upcoming matches that will determine the final standings and the fate of the teams involved in the relegation battle. The remaining fixtures promise to deliver nail-biting moments and a rollercoaster of emotions as the season draws to a close.
Bazar Brothers Starting XI:
#1 Andrew Valentin
#8 Lucas Allisop
#6 Fredy Erika Randrianandrasana
#9 Jean Elson Rivaldo Tahinjanahary
#10 Evariste Rakotondrahaja
#13 Kenner Nourrice
#16 Shawn Edgron Lucio Barbe 59′
#17 Colyn Francourt
#22 Jude Jim Jerry Valentin
#24 Dean Balette
#27 Graham Cafrine
Substitutes:
#2 Vanerick Nathaniel Michel
#4 Yasser Tolodrazana
#5 Kelvin Cupidon 59′
#14 Gino Naidoo
#20 Stephane Fabien Labrosse
#21 Dario Kent Moise
Saint Louis Starting XI:
#26 Harim Radegonde
#11 Gervais Trevor Rembert WayeHive
#2 Danny Jean Madeleine
#4 Justin Clievy Stephen Riaze
#5 Dean Stephane Hughe Mothe 53′
#7 Darrel Damoo
#9 Toky Nantenaina Mickael Jonathan Rakotondrasoa
#10 Darian Hoareau 53′
#18 Tahiry Andriamandimby
#23 Darren Colin Anaou 63′
#25 Mike Marcus Lesperance 63′
Substitutes:
#1 Lalain’arinjaka Michel Ramandimbisoa
#6 Johan Peter Bernice Gamatice
#8 Lorenzo Adrien Hoareau
#12 Stephane Augustin Ladouce 63′
#15 Keren Barrett Sinon 63′
#21 Damien Nathan Lablache 53′
#22 Majid Freminot 53′
