The match between Mavericks and Baie Lazare on 5 September 2024 at Stad Popiler ended with Baie Lazare winning 1-0. The first half concluded without goals, but both teams showed competitive spirit.
This game was the derby of Round 1 in Seychelles League One. The first half was relatively equal, with Mavericks enjoying more ball possession but struggling to create significant chances. Their best opportunity came in the 29th minute when they earned a free-kick, but the Baie Lazare goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny them.
The second half began with excitement as Mario Huber Jean-Yves Benoit scored in the 47th minute, assisted by Khaleb Anderson. Benoit found space behind the Mavericks’ defence and made it 1-0 with a calm finish. Following the goal, Mavericks attempted to regain control, but Baie Lazare’s defence held firm.
Mavericks continued to push for an equaliser and came close when they struck the post later in the half. However, they could not convert their chances into goals, and Baie Lazare maintained their lead until the final whistle.
This match highlighted the importance of converting chances in tight games. Baie Lazare took home 3 valuable points, while Mavericks will need to reflect on their performance and improve finishing in future matches. Both teams displayed potential, but it was Baie Lazare who left with the victory, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season.
Mavericks Starting XI:
#6 Naron Nicholas Baptiste
#25 Darius Mondon
#2 Danius Dajuran Labonte
#7 Kenan Steve Claude Esparon
#9 Joshua Keith Sinon
#10 Abdul Wahid Yunus
#15 Errel Payet
#17 Aaron Stephen Payet
#18 Andy Nourrice
#21 Thierry Michael Ray Payet
#22 Nael Anthony Samuel Mathiot
Substitutes:
#1 Angelo Marlon Roberto Mathiot
#5 Shawn Antoine Legras
#8 Jaques Choisy
#11 Razhy Elijah Carlos Cedras
#19 Jacob Rhys Alvarez Glindro
#20 Hector Hezron Auguste
#24 Jean-Yves Stephen Shaquil Theresine
Baie Lazare Starting XI:
#1 Mario Bannane
#18 Marlon Adrienne
#2 Joshua Sam Andrew Morel
#5 Mario Hubert Jean-Yves Benoit
#6 Darrel Nolin
#10 Shane Esparon
#13 Khaleb Anderson
#19 Dino Ian Darius Adrienne
#21 Jean-Yves Joseph
#22 Mathias Igor Bruno Confiance
#24 Marius Confiance
Substitutes:
#7 Sebastien Ashley Florent Dogley
#8 Ramio Meme
#11 Mahim Dugasse
#14 Stephen Joubert
#16 Yannick Gerard Francois Libanotis
#17 Tevin Gonthier
#20 Ray Michel Jean-Luc Labrosse
