Women in the forefront

Women’s football - Lioness Federation Cup winners
Lioness dared challenge La Digue Veuve and they eventually beat them for the women’s Federation Cup.

Formerly United Sisters and winners of the title in 2007 and 2008, Lioness celebrated winning their first trophy this year after last Saturday’s 3-1 win over La Digue Veuve.

Experienced midfielder Vesna César gave Lioness the lead as early as the second minute and Cressida Moustache doubled their advantage before half-time by beating goalkeeper Sheryl Volcy.

La Digue Veuve reduced the deficit through captain Natacha Bibi whose free-kick hit the underside of the crossbar before crossing the goal-line.

Although Bibi tried hard to get her team back on level terms, she failed to do so as she was thwarted by goalkeeper Marie-Annette Esparon and the goal post.

Laura Adrienne put the final nail in La Digue Veuve’s coffin with Lioness’ third goal after pouncing on a loose ball in the penalty area.

Lioness’ win prevented La Digue Veuve from lifting a second cup this year after they beat Olympia Cost 4-0 to retain the Patron’s Cup. Player of the year Bibi scored all of La Digue Veuve’s four goals.

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Source: Seychelles Nation