Rangers recorded their second victory of the Seychelles League 1 season with a 3-1 win over Mont Buxton United at Stad Popiler on Tuesday. The victory moves Rangers six points clear of the bottom and six points behind the playoff spots.
Mont Buxton United, meanwhile, remain winless after four matches, having suffered their fourth defeat of the season. They are one of only a few teams in the league with zero points.
The match began with a shock as Jean-Luc Hoareau put Mont Buxton United ahead in the opening minutes. However, Rashid Marie leveled the score in the 42nd minute, sending the teams into halftime at 1-1.
In the second half, a crucial own goal by Niel Souffie gave Rangers the lead. Laurent Confiance then sealed the victory with a goal in the 53rd minute. Mont Buxton United finished the match with four yellow cards, reflecting their frustration at failing to secure their first point of the season.
Mont Buxton United Starting XI:
1 Marvis Charles Keddy Estico
13 Richard Dufrene
2 Niel Joe Roger Souffe
3 Jonasson Christian Soubana
4 Dario Michel Dave Hoareau
6 Clency Travis Leon
8 Jean-Luc Roddy Hoareau
16 Samad King
18 Aswad Graham Jean-Baptiste
19 Darius Larry Dominic Hoareau
28 Gino Nico Victorin
Substitutes:
9 Tyron Damien Barbe
10 Rihano Sonny Michel Forte
11 Christ Leeroy Leon
14 Samuel Stephen Marie
20 Jardel Quatre
23 Darren Jacob Marimba
Rangers Starting XI:
1 Rasheed Steve Joshua Larue
15 Tarick Laboudallon
7 Rayhan Rose
8 Laurent Jean-Paul Paolo Confiance
10 Rashid Marie
12 Margus Durand
13 Abraham Moses Volcere
17 Jeffrey Steve Larue
19 Shaun Gabriel
21 Dylan Joshua Jean-Baptiste
26 Dwayne Andrew Thierry Mellie
Substitutes:
6 Calvin Noah Kurt Andimignon
9 Roland Halifa
11 Fedrick Marvis Luke Toussaint
18 Ruben Antoine George Marengo
