Roche Bon Dieu Saint Etienne Secure 2-0 Win Over L'oiseau De L'est FC

Rodrigues Roche Bon Dieu Saint Etienne Sporting Club welcomed L'Oiseau de l'est FC to Stade Jean Paul II on 22 November 2025 for a league home match kicking off at 4:00pm. The hosts emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline after a commanding display over the full 90 minutes plus injury time.

Saint Etienne lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, deploying a back three of Isaac Brandy Clair on the right, Jean Steven Etienne centrally, and Gilbert Manuel on the left. The midfield double pivot featured Jean Claudney Pierre Louis and Jean Jordenley Jolicoeur tasked with both defensive cover and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio consisted of Marc Yohan Junior Francon Edouard on the right, Joseph Olivier Prudence centrally, and Nigel Philippe on the left, expected to link play and create chances. Up front, the striking partnership was formed by Jean Jeremi Marinio Castel on the right and Kevan Castel on the left, both charged with leading the line and finishing opportunities. The goalkeeper was Sylvest Collet. The substitutes named were Jean David Philippe, Jean Daryl Gaspard, Markley Begue, and James Hendrick Jean Pierre.

The match began with an early setback for Saint Etienne as Jean Claudney Pierre Louis was forced off injured after just 14 minutes, replaced by Jean David Philippe. Despite this disruption, the home side maintained their shape and intensity. The first half saw a notable moment when Kevan Castel received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 28th minute, a caution that perhaps curtailed his aggression going forward.

Shortly after, in the 30th minute, Saint Etienne broke the deadlock through a well-worked team move. Joseph Olivier Prudence played a short pass to Jean Jeremi Marinio Castel, who expertly finished with his right foot to give the hosts a deserved lead. This goal was a testament to the fluid attacking interplay orchestrated by the midfield and forwards.

The first half concluded with Saint Etienne holding a 1-0 advantage as both teams headed into the break.

In the second half, tactical adjustments were made by Saint Etienne. At 63 minutes, Kevan Castel was substituted for Jean Daryl Gaspard, a move likely aimed at shoring up the left forward position and maintaining control. The visitors struggled to find a foothold as Saint Etienne continued to press.

The home side doubled their lead in the 70th minute when Jean Jeremi Marinio Castel once again found the net. This time, the goal originated from a cross delivered by Marc Yohan Junior Francon Edouard on the right flank, which Castel finished with his right foot. The goal underlined Castel’s clinical nature and his importance to the team’s attacking threat.

Further tactical substitutions followed in the 80th minute with Markley Begue replacing left defender Gilbert Manuel and James Hendrick Jean Pierre coming on for right attacking midfielder Marc Yohan Junior Francon Edouard. These changes helped Saint Etienne maintain their defensive solidity and control the closing stages of the match.

Saint Etienne’s defence, marshalled by Jean Steven Etienne and supported by the full-backs and midfielders, kept a clean sheet, denying L'Oiseau de l'est FC any meaningful chances throughout the game.

Jean Jeremi Marinio Castel was deservedly named player of the match for his two decisive goals and overall influence on the game, proving to be the standout performer on the day.

In summary, Rodrigues Roche Bon Dieu Saint Etienne Sporting Club delivered a disciplined and effective performance at Stade Jean Paul II, securing a 2-0 victory over L'Oiseau de l'est FC with clinical finishing and tactical astuteness.