This match featured two teams that had yet to earn a single point this season. The first half saw Mavericks take an early lead when Nael Mathiot scored in the 18th minute. Following this goal, Mont Buxton United responded well, displaying a strong performance as they kept Mavericks at bay, limiting their chances. Despite their efforts, Mont Buxton United could not find the back of the net, much to the relief of the Mavericks fans.
In the second half, the game remained evenly matched, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to convert. However, the defining moment came in the 79th minute when Mavericks capitalised on a corner kick taken by Michael Payet. Dwayne Francois managed to score, extending the lead to 2-0 for Mavericks.
Just a few days ago, Abdul Wahid Yunus from Mavericks suffered an injury in a friendly match, ending his season early.
After this round, St. Louis Challengers and Mont Buxton United find themselves at the bottom of League 1, both still without any points. This places Mont Buxton United under significant pressure as they continue to seek their first points of the season. They will need to regroup and reflect on their performance, particularly how they managed to dominate periods of the match without being able to convert that into goals.
Mavericks, on the other hand, will take confidence from this victory. With two wins now under their belt, they can look forward to the upcoming fixtures with renewed optimism. The win not only boosts their points tally but also provides a morale boost as they aim to climb the league table. As the season progresses, both teams will need to reassess their strategies to avoid being left behind in the competition.
Mont Buxton United Starting XI:
#1 Jonasson Christian Soubana
#13 Richard Dufrene
#2 Niel Joe Roger Souffe
#4 Dario Michel Dave Hoareau
#8 Jean-Luc Roddy Hoareau
#9 Tyron Damien Barbe
#11 Gino Nico Victorin (70′)
#12 Brendon Hans Estro (46′)
#14 Samuel Stephen Marie
#18 Clency Travis Leon (80′)
#19 Darius Larry Dominic Hoareau (60′)
Substitutes:
#6 Chanick Shaun Jean-Baptiste (60′)
#7 Christ Leeroy Leon (46′)
#15 Stan Dean Antoine Marie
#16 Aswad Graham Jean-Baptiste (70′)
#17 Vincent Jim Barbe (80′)
#21 Marvis Charles Keddy Estico
#23 Darren Jacob Marimba
Mavericks Starting XI:
#23 Darren Lenny Laurence
#7 Kenan Steve Claude Esparon
#5 Jaques Choisy
#6 Naron Nicholas Baptiste
#8 Razhy Elijah Carlos Cedras (83′)
#17 Aaron Stephen Payet
#18 Andy Nourrice (83′)
#19 Hector Hezron Auguste (78′)
#21 Thierry Michael Ray Payet
#22 Nael Anthony Samuel Mathiot
#25 Darius Mondon
Substitutes:
#1 Shawn Antoine Legras
#2 Danius Dajuran Labonte
#3 Dwayne Shane Claude Francois (78′)
#4 Giacinto Ron Gontier
#9 Joshua Keith Sinon (83′)
#11 Jacob Rhys Alvarez Glindro
#13 Marvin Francisco Marie
#15 Errel Payet
#24 Ravyn Michael Joseph Camille (83′)
