Northern Dynamo and Lightstars played out an exhilarating 2-2 draw in regular time before Northern Dynamo emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline after extra time. The match at Stad Linite provided a rollercoaster of emotions for both sets of fans.
The match got off to a dramatic start when Lightstars’ Jerron Jones Joubert inadvertently scored an own goal in the 12th minute, giving Northern Dynamo an early lead. However, Joubert quickly made amends by finding the net for his own team just 15 minutes later, showing great character. He even received a yellow card in an eventful first half.
At halftime, Lightstars held a 2-1 advantage, leaving Northern Dynamo with work to do in the second half. The home team pressed forward, desperately seeking an equalizer. Despite their efforts, it wasn’t until the dying minutes of the match that Edward Bastienne came to the rescue, scoring a crucial goal in the 89th minute to level the score at 2-2.
With the match deadlocked, the game headed into extra time. Northern Dynamo seized the momentum and wasted no time in the additional period. Tolotra Andriatianna Rajomanana Rakotondrasoa struck early, finding the back of the net in the first minute of extra time to give his team a 3-2 lead. Just two minutes later, Erol Kurt Bastienne extended the lead to 4-2, leaving Lightstars reeling.
Despite their best efforts, Lightstars couldn’t mount a comeback. Northern Dynamo’s goalkeeper made some crucial saves, denying Lightstars any chance of reducing the deficit. It was a bitter disappointment for Lightstars, who now have the opportunity to focus solely on their Premier League title aspirations.
Jallow Modou, Northern Dynamo (Captain)
It wasn’t our best game, but the most important thing was that we fought hard as a team to win after extra time. Our focus is now on the next game on Thursday as we are taking it game by game. It’s not over until it’s all over.
Throughout the match, one player who stood out for Northern Dynamo was Herizo. The talented individual delivered an impressive performance, contributing significantly to his team’s attacking efforts and providing a constant threat to the Lightstars defense. His skillful play and ability to create scoring opportunities made him a standout performer on the pitch.
For Northern Dynamo, this victory was a pleasant surprise. As the bottom-placed team in the Premier League, they face an uphill battle in both league and cup competitions. The win was a welcome boost after suffering a 4-1 defeat against Lightstars just 40 days prior on Praslin Island.
Both teams displayed admirable determination and showcased the unpredictable nature of football. The result serves as a reminder that anything can happen on the pitch, regardless of previous encounters or league standings.
Northern Dynamo Starting XI:
#29 Gael Denis
#5 Jallow Modou
#7 Edward Bastienne
#9 Aldo Dufrene
#11 Harim Evenor (substituted in 73′)
#14 Anil Dijoux
#16 Tantely Manana Herizo Randrianarivo
#17 Tolotra Andriatianna Rajomanana Rakotondrasoa (substituted in 113′)
#18 Stephen Dubel
#22 Graham Faure
#26 Georges Angelito Kalo (substituted in 73′)
Substitutes:
#1 Mario Bannane
#12 Naythan Wayne Barbe (substituted in 73′)
#15 Stephanio Jean
#20 Erol Kurt Bastienne (substituted in 73′)
#21 Tarick Sedgwick Maringo (substituted in 113′)
#25 Marvin Marie
Lightstars Starting XI:
#30 Romeo Padayachy
#3 Dino Chrysostome
#4 Anjatiana Marlyn Ravoatrarilandy
#6 Daren Damien Carlos Vidot (substituted in 99′)
#9 Jerron Jones Joubert (substituted in 57′)
#14 Peter Gbenda Adesina
#15 Razafitsalama Jean Jules
#17 Dennis Etheve (substituted in 99′)
#18 Nirina Angericot Ramiariniandry
#20 Lenny Barbe (substituted in 60′)
#27 Ricko Julius
Substitutes:
#8 Randolph Louise (substituted in 60′)
#11 Renick Esther (substituted in 57′)
#13 Fabien Percy Albert
#21 Dean Kenny Francis Toussaint (substituted in 99′)
#22 Justin Cedras
#23 Kenny Demienn Fred
#25 Daryl Etienne (substituted in 99′)Share
