Conquerors, GDF remain unbeaten after Linden debut

GFF/Stag Elite League II…

― Topp XX horrid run extends

The Stag Elite League headed to the McKenzie Sports Club Ground in Linden for the first time on Sunday which saw table toppers, Fruta Conquerors remaining on top of the table and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) trailing after recording comprehensive victories to remain unbeaten.
Following consistent rainfall over the weekend, the outfield was soaked but nevertheless allowed Conquerors to fend off Buxton United 2-1 and GDF thrashing Topp XX 4-1.
In the opening encounter, Fruta Conquerors were played positive to remain undefeated after four games while Buxton who were trying to bounce back from their recent slump have now lost three consecutive games after their opening victory.
Though the confident Conquerors side were playing positively, Buxton looked like a team with blood in their eyes which resulted in neither team scoring in the first half.
Conquerors will then break the deadlock when Eon Alleyne found the back of the net, making the best of the play set up by Jermain Junor seven minutes into the second half (52nd minute).
However, their celebrations were short-lived as Buxton United equalized with a header from Clive Andries one minute later. Suddenly, the game had life again and Kwame La Fleur ensured his team squeeze past Buxton United in the 78th minute.

Meanwhile, the GDF made light work of home team Topp XX who are sitting at the bottom of the table to win the match 4-1. Topp XX were hoping for a change in fortunes as they play in familiar territory but it was not to be as the competitive army men dented their hopes and that of their home fans.
Olvis Mitchell got the Army men off to a flyer, capitalizing on some sloppy work by the goalkeeper to bore the net in the 13th minute
The crowd further vented their frustration as Kennard Simon added to the Lindener’s woes sending his side 2-0 in the 27th minute effectively being the only two goals of the first half.
Topp XX returned to the second half looking like a team with intent of taking back the match but Mitchell troubled the Linden based side with his second goal of the night in the 53rd minute leaving Topp XX stunned 3-0.
But the Linden side had something to celebrate as Travis Watterton capitalized on a penalty kick in the 56th minute to put a goal in their corner.
Topp XX were awarded another penalty in the 71st minute which was a result of Simon hand-ball and given a red card but Watterton were unable to make it two in two.
The military immediately responded, this time through Delwin Fraser, who secured the fourth goal for his side in the 75th minute and with it, the convincing victory and three valuable points.
The League will head to Berbice on Friday for a double header the Number Five Ground, where Monedderlust will host to GDF from 20:30 hours while Topp XX will take on Victoria Kings in the opening contest from 18:30h.