Northern Dynamo hosted St. Louis at Stad Linite, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The match was crucial for both teams, with Northern Dynamo looking to secure their first points of the season, while St. Louis aimed to regain their form.
Northern Dynamo entered the match without any points, and it was clear that only a miracle could save their season. They managed to earn a point, but other results left them even further from safety in the league. This draw, while a small positive, did little to ease the pressure on the team as they continue to struggle.
St. Louis, on the other hand, is facing a crisis. It is evident that something is not functioning properly within the team. One significant factor is the absence of Gervais Waye-Hive, which has affected their performance. Fans are eager for his return, as statistics show that St. Louis plays differently with and without him. The future raises questions about the team’s direction once he retires.
In the match, St. Louis appeared more dangerous, creating several chances but failing to convert them. Lorenzo Hoareau put St. Louis ahead in the 47th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, just 23 minutes later, Ryan Cupidon equalised for Northern Dynamo, bringing the score to 1-1.
St. Louis applied significant pressure in the final minutes, desperately seeking a winning goal. At one point, a Dynamo defender cleared a ball off the goal line, preventing what could have been a last-minute winner for St. Louis. Ultimately, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, and the split points complicate St. Louis’ title aspirations.
In our view, Ryan Cupidon delivered a strong performance and was named Man of the Match. His contributions on the field were vital for Northern Dynamo to secure this important point, especially as they look to climb out of the relegation zone.
Northern Dynamo Starting XI:
#31 Liam Jonathan Esther
#6 Ryan Cupidon
#3 Nerry Rose
#7 Edward Bastienne
#9 Georges Angelito Kalo
#12 Naythan Wayne Barbe
#13 Sambatra Joelson Andriatahina
#14 Anil Dijoux
#17 Tolotra Andriatianna Rajomanana Rakotondrasoa
#19 Shakib Hafiz Rose
#22 Graham Faure
Substitutes:
#5 Tantely Manana Herizo Randrianarivo
#8 Daren Damien Carlos Vidot
#10 Marcus Maria
#11 Harim Evenor
#18 Stephen Dubel
#20 Erol Kurt Bastienne
#25 Marvin Marie
#28 Samuel Steven Michaud-Payet
#30 Christopher Legaie
St. Louis Starting XI:
#1 Lalain’arinjaka Michel Ramandimbisoa
#19 Ahmed Maurice
#3 Darrel Lesperance
#6 Johan Peter Bernice Gamatice
#7 Darrel Damoo
#8 Lorenzo Adrien Hoareau
#9 Toky Nantenaina Mickael
#13 Charles Rakoto
#17 Imra Raheriniaina
#18 Tahiry Andriamandimby
#30 Nick France Labiche
Substitutes:
#2 Danny Jean Madeleine
#10 Darian Hoareau
#23 Darren Colin Anaou
#26 Harim Radegonde
#27 Nathan Nicette
#29 Nael Mikael Dubois
