GFF/STAG Elite League Season II
– Buxton finishes 3rd
The Fruta Conquerors Football Club (FCFC) overcame old rivals Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC on a chilly Sunday night in the final of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Elite League “Big Four” tournament at the National Track and Field Facility, Leonora, to walk away .5 million richer.
Yet again, seasoned striker Eon Alleyne was at the forefront for the victors after just 13 minutes had elapsed in the first half. Alleyne, who has a knack for finding the back of the net, showed up when it really mattered to find the back of the net as his team pushed ahead.
Action between Fruta Conquerors and GDF in the “Big Four” Final
GDF recovered well despite going down early, and their defence ensured that the score line didn’t change for the remainder of the half. However, the GDF forwards were woeful, and failed to seize the few chances that fell their way.
Fruta, meanwhile, continued to hunt for a second goal, but they could not find the back of the net, and the game ended 1-0.
Speaking after his team’s victory, Fruta Conquerors captain Delon Williams gave thanks to God and his teammates, especially pointing out that they never gave up during the lengthy break.
He noted that his side executed their game plan to the “T”. “Our plan was to come out here and absorb the pressure, as GDF is known for the pressure they bring to the game. After the first ten minutes, we imposed ourselves on the game, and it worked to good effect.”
Although happy with the 1-0 victory, Williams explained that his side’s finishing in front of goal could have been better.
Earlier, in the third place match, Buxton United also needled Victoria Kings as Keveron Durant struck for the victors in the 33rd minute.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament went to GDF’s Enock Carmichael, while the fan prize — a Jailing motorcycle to the value of $450,000 — was won by Fruta Conquerors fan Marvin Branford.
The winners (Fruta Conquerors FC) pocketed $1,500,000; GDF FC $700,000 while the third (Buxton United) and fourth (Victoria Kings) snared 500,000 and $300,000 respectively. (Michelangelo Jacobus)
