Foresters FC emerged victorious in a hard-fought clash against Cote d’Or, securing a vital win in the Seychelles Premier League title race. The match, held at Stad Linite, saw Foresters FC prevail with a 2-0 victory over their resilient opponents.
In a tightly contested encounter, both teams displayed determination and tenacity throughout the game. The first breakthrough came in the 87th minute when Brandon Labrosse found the back of the net, breaking the goalless deadlock. It was a moment of relief and jubilation for Foresters FC, who had to toil hard for their opening goal.
The intensity of the match was evident by the flurry of yellow cards shown. Three were brandished in the first half, followed by another five in the second half. Such physical battles often accompany encounters of this nature.
Before kick-off, Saint Louis had announced the signing of Lorenzo Hoareau from Foresters FC on their social media channels. Rumors had circulated about this potential move, but official confirmation was awaited. Lorenzo’s absence from the match allowed other players, notably Makhan Cissoko, to shine. Cissoko, introduced as a substitute, made an impact by scoring in the 92nd minute, sealing Foresters FC’s victory.
For Foresters FC, Kitson Cecile and Warren Mellie deserve recognition for their outstanding performances when their team needed them the most. Their contributions were pivotal, preventing Cote d’Or from finding the net during the goalless phase of the match.
On the Cote d’Or side, Charif Antoine, Hasina Ramaroson, and Zo Tahiana posed significant challenges for Foresters FC. Their relentless efforts created headaches for the opposition, contributing to an intense and tightly contested affair.
The upcoming fixtures present a challenging schedule for Cote d’Or FC, with matches against Saint Michel, La Passe, and Anse Reunion on the horizon. Extending their current losing streak could potentially see them slipping into the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, with this important win, Foresters FC have applied pressure on Saint Louis and La Passe, who are set to compete today. A victory for La Passe would position them as strong contenders for the title, especially considering their one-match advantage.
Foresters Starting XI:
#1 Kitson Cecile
#15 Jean Tigana
#3 Laurence Leon
#6 Warren Mellie
#7 Brandon Labrosse
#8 Colin Ron Bibi
#9 Ryan Henriette
#12 Kazeem Adeyeri
#17 Brandon Molle
#18 Alex Jimmy Bijoux
#22 Samuel Adrienne
Substitutes:
#11 Makhan Jean-Luc Bristol-Cissoko (60′)
#19 Adrian Dario Hoareau (89′)
#16 Gino Matthew Arcen Pleureuse
#19 Dwain William (75′)
#20 Paul Briel Razafimanantsoa (60′)
#21 Denis Cafrine
#24 Stan Curtis Adrienne
Cote d’Or Starting XI:
#1 Jean-Paul Jack Lesperance
#6 Benoit Stenio Steve Marie
#3 Charif Said Antoine
#4 Stephan Michael Morgan
#7 Andrianjato Hasina Ramaroson
#8 Andy Pierre Brioche
#9 Ian Vel (85′)
#10 Ranaivo Albert Zo Tahiana
#13 Sambatra Joelson Andriatahina
#14 Cliff Andrew Ian Cesar
#24 Jonah Freedom Randriamisaina
Substitutes:
#11 Shakim Telemaque (85′)
#15 Dave Rudolf Jean-Marc Brioche
#16 Neddy Stephen Lesperance
#19 Laurent Marie
#21 Gervais Michel Saminadin
#22 Allester Valmont
#23 Joel Vincent Esther
