On 1 October 2024, Tigers faced Muccia CDS at Stad Linite in a closely contested match. The full-time score was 1-1, with both teams level at half-time.
The game began with an unexpected twist when Rogers Nambinitsoa of Muccia CDS received a red card in the 16th minute. This early dismissal suggested that Muccia CDS would struggle against the numerical advantage of Tigers. However, the ten men managed to regain control of the match and surprised their opponents by taking the lead in the 37th minute, thanks to a goal from Julio Port-Louis.
Just before the half-time whistle, Enoch Aryeetey equalised for Tigers, bringing the score to 1-1. This goal shifted the momentum back to Tigers, but both teams went into the break with all to play for.
The second half was marked by time-wasting tactics and the frequent intervention of physios to attend to injured players. The play was often interrupted, and it felt as though the game had less than 30 minutes of actual football. The half was characterised by numerous set-pieces and free-kicks, making it a stop-start affair.
The referee, Rio Dubignon, had a busy day, showing four yellow cards in the second half, along with two in the first half and the early red card. Bernard St Ange was also cautioned during the match, highlighting the physical nature of the game.
As round two of the Seychelles Championship concludes, only two clubs remain without points: Bosco and PLMS United. This draws attention to the competitive nature of the league, where teams must quickly adapt to avoid falling further behind.
Tigers Starting XI:
#1 Bastia Eddit
#7 Marcus Esparon
#3 Dwaine Mederick (45′)
#6 Fety Arisa Mamiharisamy
#8 Enoch Aryeetey
#10 Kim Chang-Tak-Hue (90′ + 6′)
#11 Mario Matombe (55′)
#12 Wayne Ryan Thomas Louise (42′)
#13 Errol Bacco
#14 Sitrakiniaina Rakotoson
#17 Ravin Valentin
Substitutes:
#5 Joshua Kelly Juliette
#6 Jean-Philip Sanguillon (45′)
#13 Steven George Esther
#18 Owen Kenny Gilbert Vital (69′)
#19 Dean Anthony Clifton Vidot
#20 Laurent Sebastien Jean-Luc Jacques (63′)
#22 Shane Salim Rashid Benoit
#23 Sean Francisco Mervin Nibourette
#27 Julio Ivan Peter Cupidon
Muccia CDS Starting XI:
#7 Gael Denis
#15 Stephanio Jean
#2 Eddy Mario Nomenjanahary
#8 Dean Jean-Luke Labiche
#9 Jerrick Jerris Labaleine (63′)
#10 Roger Michel Nambinintsoa
#11 Livakely Randriamanantena
#12 Eddy Anil Pillay
#14 Devin Malcouzane (45′)
#17 Jude Judinio Volcere
#21 Julio Sheldon Port-Louis
Substitutes:
#2 Tariq Denis
#4 Faisal Lesperance (42′)
#5 Mikael Judith (45′)
#15 Brayan Joseph Malbrook (55′)
#18 Rehil Servina (90′ + 6′)
#19 Nellius Barra
#20 Phidellio Moustache
#21 Wilnest Lyroy Francoise (90′ + 6′)
#30 Gressen Herve Louis
