In a closely contested match at Stad Popiler on Tuesday, the Mavericks and Baie Lazare played out a 1-1 draw. The Mavericks took an early lead in the 5th minute when Emmanuel Tuffour found the back of the net. Tuffour’s impressive performance throughout the match made him the standout player for the Mavericks.
However, it was in the 81st minute that Baie Lazare managed to equalize, courtesy of Mathias Igor Bruno Confiance. The late goal ensured that both teams shared the spoils at the final whistle.
Following the match, Mavericks’ captain Shawn Legras found himself in hot water as he received a red card. It is important to note that the confirmation of the suspension is still pending, and the captain’s fate will be determined in due course. If the red card is upheld, Legras will face a suspension for a certain period of time.
In terms of the league standings, Baie Lazare remains in the 4th position in the League 1 table, while the Mavericks follow closely behind in 5th place. The difference between the two teams is a mere one point, and both clubs have one match in hand compared to the teams above them. This tight competition has made League 1 more intriguing than ever before, leaving fans eager to witness how this race will unfold and which team will face relegation to the 2nd division next season.
The intensity of the competition in Seychelles’ top-flight league continues to captivate football enthusiasts, and the twists and turns of the season’s conclusion promise an enthralling spectacle. Every point earned and every performance delivered will play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of the clubs involved.
Mavericks Starting XI:
#1 Shawn Antoine Legras
#3 Dwayne Shane Claude Francois
#4 Naron Nicholas Baptiste
#5 Jaques Choisy
#6 Emmanuel Adarkwah Tuffour
#8 Travis Larryrious Paul Lesperance
#9 Joshua Keith Sinon (substituted in the 65th minute)
#10 Abdul Wahid Yunus (substituted in the 87th minute)
#15 Patrick Benson
#18 Clency Leon (substituted in the 53rd minute)
#21 Thierry Michael Ray Payet
Baie Lazare Starting XI:
#1 Alvin Hubert Nicette
#10 Shane Esparon
#6 Darrel Nolin
#11 Mahim Dugasse (substituted in the 46th minute)
#13 Anthony Dominique Francois
#14 Darius Mondon (substituted in the 69th minute)
#17 Tevin Gonthier
#18 Leeroy Marie
#19 Dino Ian Darius Adrienne
#21 Alexander Barnsley Albert (substituted in the 83rd minute)
#22 Mathias Igor Bruno Confiance
Substitutes:
#13 Hashim Ethan Stanio Renaud
#14 Hanan Asahel Melanie (substituted in the 87th minute)
#17 Aaron Stephen Payet (substituted in the 53rd minute)
#20 Jaiden Bamboche
#22 Nael Anthony Samuel Mathiot (substituted in the 65th minute)
#23 Dean Jude Dodin
#25 Joshua Linden Laboudallon
Substitutes:
#2 Derrick Bernard Camille
#4 Tristan Luigi Peurvis Omath
#5 Mario Hubert Jean-Yves Benoit (substituted in the 46th minute)
#8 Ramio Meme (substituted in the 69th minute)
#16 Nathan Barra
#25 Ray Michel Jean-Luc Labrosse (substituted in the 83rd minute)
