The match between Foresters and Real Maldives took place on Saturday, showcasing a friendly encounter that lacked the intensity found in other fixtures, such as the St. Michel versus PTL Bazar Brothers match, which felt more like a competitive league game.
Real Maldives opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Raphael Commettant found the net from a corner kick. However, Foresters quickly responded, equalizing just four minutes later with a goal from Alex Jimmy Bijoux. The first half concluded with a score of 1-1.
The second half was marked by an open and balanced play, with both teams creating opportunities. In a decisive moment, Jocelyn scored a well-placed shot from the edge of the box in the 86th minute, sealing the match at 2-1 in favor of Real Maldives.
Josip Ravignia stood out as a key player for Real Maldives. His recent call-up to the Seychelles national team for the World Cup qualifiers seemed to provide him with added motivation.
Warren Mellie, who entered the match in the second half, posed a significant threat to the Foresters’ defense. He managed to draw a foul on the edge of the box, appealing for a penalty, but the referee opted for a free-kick, a decision that appeared justified.
In other matches, Anse Reunion secured a 2-0 victory against Light Stars on La Digue Island, while on Praslin Island, Cote d’O and Revengers played to a 1-1 draw.
