Mauritius vs Eswatini, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 19': Goal! Mauritius 1, Eswatini 0. Mike Gaspard (Mauritius) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 45': Goal! Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0. Lindsay Rose (Mauritius) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kévin Bru.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Mauritius 2, Eswatini 0.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Junior Magagula replaces Innocent Dlamini.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Neliswa Dlamini replaces Mxolisi Mkhonto.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Thubelihle Mavuso replaces Bongwa Matsebula.
- 45': Substitution, Mauritius. Fernando Jackson replaces Mike Gaspard.
- 50': Lindo Mkhonta (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Substitution, Mauritius. Allan Wan Kut Kai replaces Stephen De Robillard.
- 63': Substitution, Mauritius. Jason Ferré replaces Aurélien François.
- 65': Adel Langue (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Goal! Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1. Junior Magagula (Eswatini) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 78': Substitution, Eswatini. Philani Mkhonto replaces Sabelo Ndzinisa.
- 85': Neliswa Dlamini (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Mauritius. Linley Rita replaces Yannick Aristide.
- 90'+3': Jason Ferré (Mauritius) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1.
- 0': Match ends, Mauritius 2, Eswatini 1.
Game Information
Venue: National Sports Complex Pitch 1
Location: Saint Pierre, Mauritius
Attendance: 4,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 3 | Libya | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 4 | Angola | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Mauritius (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Dorian Chiotti (GK) |
| 6 | Wilson Moutou |
| 4 | Lindsay Rose |
| 17 | Emmanuel Vincent |
| 5 | Jordan Francois |
| 22 | Stephen De Robillard |
| 10 | Kévin Bru |
| 8 | Adel Langue  |
| 13 | Aurélien Francois |
| 3 | Mike Gaspard |
| 11 | Yannick Aristide |
Eswatini (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ncamiso Dlamini (GK) |
| 19 | Lindo Mkhonta |
| 21 | Sifiso Matse |
| 3 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 20 | Mxolisi Manana |
| 12 | Innocent Dlamini |
| 7 | Mthunzi Mkhontfo |
| 5 | Bongwa Matsebula |
| 14 | Mzwandile Mabelesa |
| 10 | Sabelo Ndzinisa |
| 8 | Mxolisi Mkhontfo |
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