On 5 October 2024, Lightstars faced Real Maldive at Stad Amitie. The match ended with a solid victory for Real Maldive, who won 3-0. At half-time, the score was 2-0, setting the stage for a dominant performance in the second half.
In this round, Real Maldive finally managed to secure their first win of the season. This victory comes at a crucial time, as the upcoming rounds will significantly impact their plans for the rest of the season. It remains to be seen whether they will be fighting for a top-three finish or battling to avoid the relegation zone.
Lightstars had a challenging week leading up to the match, as their player Dennis Etheve learned he would need to travel to Sri Lanka for ACL surgery. The team at Seysoccer wishes him a speedy recovery during this difficult time.
Jocelyn Fenosoa opened the scoring in the 9th minute, providing Real Maldive with an early advantage. He doubled the lead in the 38th minute, which prompted Lightstars to introduce Renick Esther onto the pitch. However, this change came too late to swing the momentum in their favour.
In the second half, Jocelyn completed his hat-trick in the 52nd minute, making it clear that the points would be heading back to Mahe Island with Real Maldive. His performance was not only vital for the team’s success but also highlighted his individual skill and determination.
With this impressive batch of goals, Jocelyn Fenosoa now stands second on the Top Scorers list with a total of five goals this season. His impactful display has earned him a nomination in the Intelvision Player of the Round 4 voting poll, further solidifying his importance to the team.
Overall, Real Maldive’s performance marks a significant turning point in their season. The win could serve as a catalyst for better results in the upcoming fixtures, while Lightstars will need to regroup and address their current challenges as they move forward.
Lightstars Starting XI:
30 Romeo Padayachy
3 Shanon Stravens
4 Albert Rose
5 Dino Chrysostome
9 Jerron Jones Joubert
14 Ramadany Tatafy
16 Danio Dean Francois
18 Nirina Angericot
24 Rafizy Andre Todisoa
26 Reece Pillay
27 Ricko Julius
Substitutes:
7 Chris Uranie
11 Renick Esther
12 Craig Antonio Cedras
13 Jeremie Barbe
17 Dennis Etheve
20 Lenny Barbe
21 Vince Fred
Real Maldive Starting XI:
1 Martrid Adrienne
21 Gerick Vidot
6 Xavier Randrainjafy
7 Jocelyn Fenosoa
8 Silvio Adrienne
10 Marlon Rose
11 Josip Ravignia
12 Warren Mellie
16 Ivan Saunders
22 Mario Thomas
29 Christian Rakotoson
Substitutes:
9 Christiano Devone Dain Essack
13 Terry Lesperance
17 Darren Payet
19 Yannick Julie
24 Jose Fabio Raharijaona
26 Raphael Moustache
28 Raphael Commettant
