PTL Bazar Brothers entered the 2025 year in superb form, demonstrating that they have picked the right foreign players to replace the previous ones. One standout has been Banse, who has added a fresh dynamic to the team.
St. Louis FC, the defending champions, have struggled recently due to injuries. Coach Gavin Jeanne has rarely had a full squad available this season, which has clearly affected their results.
The game began positively for PTL as Alfred scored in the 3rd minute, giving them an early lead. Throughout the first half, Bazar Brothers maintained control, limiting St. Louis to few opportunities. Alvin Michel, the Bazar goalkeeper, was rarely troubled as his team dominated possession and created chances.
The second half told a different story. St. Louis came out with renewed energy, applying significant pressure in an attempt to equalise. Although PTL had some chances on the counter-attack, they could not find the net. Every time Gervais Waye-Hive surged forward, it felt dangerous for Bazar Brothers, as he appeared to be the engine driving St. Louis‘s attack.
As the match progressed, the tension grew. PTL aimed to protect their lead and escape the relegation zone, while St. Louis pushed hard for a goal, with their fans growing restless. A controversial moment came when the officials indicated only three additional minutes at the end of the match, leading to protests from the St. Louis bench who felt more time was warranted.
In a dramatic finish, St. Louis won a corner kick in the closing moments. Ahmed Maurice, who had been overlooked in the box, received the ball and scored, bringing the match to a 1-1 draw. Both teams left feeling they needed more than just a point. St. Louis required the draw to keep their title hopes alive, while Bazar Brothers wanted all three points to momentarily escape the relegation zone.
In the end, while St. Louis celebrated their late equaliser, Bazar Brothers also acknowledged the importance of a point in their tight relegation battle. They hit the woodwork two or three times during the match and could have secured a win, particularly in the first half.
PTL Bazar Brothers Starting XI:
- Alvin Roddy Michel
- Kelvin Cupidon (substituted 84′)
- Niel Confiance (substituted 90′ (+1′))
- Thiery Camille (substituted 79′)
- Avizara Soloniaina
- Jean Francois Marc Rakotonirina
- Alfred Voriasy (substituted 84′)
- Colyn Francourt
- Fabien Vorigidy Ravelomanantsoa
- Dean Balette
- Graham Cafrine
St. Louis Starting XI:
- Gino Matthew Arcen Pleureuse
- Justin Clievy Stephen Riaze
- Darrel Damoo
- Frederic Ramarojaona
- Dean Stephane Hughe Mothe
- Gervais Trevor Rembert Waye-Hive
- Ravonimandimby Sitrakiniaina (substituted 69′)
- Charles Rakoto (substituted 77′)
- Imra Raheriniaina
- Ahmed Maurice
- Darren Colin Anaou (substituted 45′)
Substitutes:
2. Vanerick Nathaniel Michel (substituted 84′)
7. Hubert Jean (substituted 84′)
8. Lucas Allisop (substituted 90′ (+1′))
18. Heiddy Davies Labrosse (substituted 79′)
31. Japhet Bijoux
Substitutes:
3. Darrel Lesperance (substituted 45′)
6. Johan Peter Bernice Gamatice
10. Darian Hoareau (substituted 77′)
15. Dayne Jean-Baptiste
25. Mike Marcus Lesperance (substituted 69′)
26. Harim Radegonde
27. Nathan Nicette
32. Yoan Ludger Waye-Hive
33. Marius Allessandro Benoit Asman
