In a thrilling encounter on Tuesday, Marine Maintenance and Mont Fleuri FC battled to a 3-3 draw at Stad Linite. Marine Maintenance initially took a commanding 2-0 lead, but Mont Fleuri, led by the influential Jean Aimarthelin, staged a remarkable comeback.
Ivan Saunders opened the scoring for Marine Maintenance in the 4th minute, putting them 1-0 ahead. Marcus Camille extended their lead to 2-0 in the 22nd minute. However, Mont Fleuri FC fought back with goals from Samio Aglae and Jean Aimarthelin, leveling the score at 2-2. Aimarthelin struck again in the 52nd minute, giving Mont Fleuri a 3-2 lead. The drama continued as Fredo Rahelinadrasana netted in the 83rd minute, ensuring a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Aimarthelin showcased his prowess with two goals, proving his status as one of the league’s standout players. His impact on Mont Fleuri cannot be understated, and his contributions were crucial in securing a valuable point for his team.
Both sides entered the match with similar recent form, having recorded a draw, a win, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. However, Mont Fleuri finds themselves languishing at the bottom of the table with a mere six points, while Marine Maintenance sits in sixth place with 12 points.
While mathematically Marine Maintenance still has a chance to climb up the rankings, the reality suggests that a top-two finish is unlikely this season. Nevertheless, their performance in the match against Mont Fleuri showcased their ability to compete at a high level.
The 3-3 draw serves as a testament to the unpredictability and excitement of the Seychelles Premier League, where no team can be written off. As the season progresses, both Marine Maintenance and Mont Fleuri FC will continue to fight for valuable points in their pursuit of success.
Marine Maintenance Starting XI:
1 Felino Razalo
21 Ivan Saunders
2 Darren Khanny
4 Savio Sebastien Moumou
5 Stephane Elizabeth (#64)
7 Ruben Jahard Jeremie Moncherry
9 Adriano Montagna
12 Nerrick Anil Sinon (#45)
18 Marcus Camille
22 Gavyn Louis Gerald Gonthier
23 Johny William
Substitutes:
3 Garell Forte
6 Shane Lenny Chris Brutus
8 Yannick Hisham Dario Dubignon (#64)
10 Fredo Rahelinadrasana (#45)
11 Jean-Yves Lagrenade
13 Christopher Bertrand Ron Onezime
16 Jared Phares Bristol
Mont Fleuri FC Starting XI:
32 Francisco Mikael Rolando Mousbe
11 Jean Aimarthelin Ratianaridimby
3 Amadev Denise
4 Carlos Rose (#20)
6 Raphael Jacqueline
8 Samio Aglae (#53)
9 Mathew Basset
10 Sammy Pelissier
13 Jules Camille (#70)
14 Yaasir Inande
20 Jose-Paul Choisy
Substitutes:
7 Danuelitto Danio Antoine Malbrook
15 Ron Barbe (#70)
16 Usain Pillay
17 Dylan Quatre (#53)
18 Samad King
19 Jadel Confiance
21 Shamal Bonnelame (#20)
