On 9 October 2024, Au Cap took on Baie Lazare at Stad Popiler in what was hailed as the derby of the week in Seychelles football. The match ended with a decisive score of 5-0 in favour of Au Cap, who demonstrated their strong form this season. The halftime score was 3-0.
Both teams started the season well, each boasting three consecutive wins. However, Baie Lazare had drawn particular attention as the only team among the 30 clubs in Seychelles football that had not conceded a goal. This match was expected to be a significant test for both sides.
From the outset, Au Cap was dominant. Jahni Nourice opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, quickly setting the tone for the match. Elias Larue doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, and Nourice added another just before halftime, making it 3-0. The second half continued in a similar vein, with Larue scoring again in the 53rd minute to stretch the lead to 4-0. Samuel Zialor capped off the impressive performance with a fifth goal, bringing the final score to 5-0.
Many observers believed that Au Cap would need at least one season to regain their form after being relegated to the 3rd division. However, their early-season performance suggests otherwise. They now sit at the top of the Seychelles League 1 table after four rounds, boasting a perfect record of four wins and a goal difference of 19-3.
Baie Lazare’s impressive clean sheet streak, which lasted 308 minutes, came to an abrupt end in this match. Despite the heavy defeat, credit must be given to the coaching staff and players for their earlier performances. Maintaining a clean sheet in Seychelles football is no easy feat, given the average number of goals scored in matches.
As the season continues, Au Cap looks set to challenge for the title, while Baie Lazare will need to regroup and refocus for upcoming matches.
Au Cap Starting XI:
28 Alex Jeannevol
4 Marius Allessandro Benoit Asman
5 Darren Julien Randy Dogley
6 Jude Marcus Barra 57′
7 Tyron Calvin Hedley Thomas
8 Jahni Michel Roberto Nourice
10 Gael Dwight Jannick Bristol 57′
11 Elias Jr Amos Larue 57′
17 Juliano Jean-Eudes Fabio Vidot 76′
19 Daryan Rhudy Harry Hoareau
23 Marlon Errol Sinon
Substitutes:
1 Lesther Kith Liamme Asba
3 Shaun Simonn Ernesta
12 Harick Joseph Desaubin 76′
14 Trevor Carlos Francois Esparon 57′
15 Samuel Eli Zialor 57′
20 Daniel Ismael Gill
21 Gavin Patrick Domingue
22 Stephane Shane John Pierre 57′
26 Andyson Renzy Kurtis Kilindo
Baie Lazare Starting XI:
1 Mario Bannane 64′
10 Shane Esparon
5 Mario Hubert Jean-Yves Benoit 64′
6 Darrel Nolin 82′
15 Kailen Akim Raheim Albert
17 Tevin Gonthier 38′
18 Marlon Adrienne
19 Dino Ian Darius Adrienne 82′
21 Jean-Yves Joseph
22 Mathias Igor Bruno Confiance
25 Joshua Sam Andrew Morel
Substitutes:
8 Ramio Meme 82′
11 Mahim Dugasse 64′
12 Gino Mathew Ruselle Gamatis 82′
13 Khaleb Anderson
14 Alexander Barnsley Albert
16 Nathan Barra 64′
20 Ray Michel Jean-Luc Labrosse
24 Marius Confiance 38′
