Elite League… : A look at the action between Monedderlust and Fruta Conquerors FC

The Elite League continued over the weekend at the National Training Center in Providence, with table toppers Slingerz FC continuing to impress with another victory, while the struggles of defending champions Guyana Defence Force FC this season persisted.
Fruta Conquerors FC played against Monedderlust FC in the weekend’s first game. Conquerors started the first half well, playing some excellent football. In the 29th minute, Kevin Baptiste opened the scoring for Fruta Conquerors; the scoreline would remain the same at halftime (1-0). Monedderlust FC, after a disappointing first half, came out in the second half much more energetic and aggressive. Okeno Collins scored the equalising goal in the 56th minute, and then the comeback was completed when Jermaine Padmore of Fruta Conquerors had an unfortunate own goal, making the scoreline 2-1. Jaden Thom doubled Monedderlust FC’s advantage, netting in the 73rd minute, while Atlin Brown shortly after scored his first goal, leaving Fruta Conquerors in despair as the game ended 4-1 in favour of Monedderlust FC.

Slingerz Football Club flexed their muscles on a poor Den Amstel team on the night as they were thoroughly outplayed over the 90-minute period. Kelsey Benjamin’s penalty kick opened the scoring in the first half for Slingerz FC as he slotted it low into the bottom left corner. Halftime ended with the score at 1-0. Benjamin scored again to double Slingerz FC’s advantage as they took a two-goal lead. Kemar Beckford proceeded to score a brace, bringing his tally up to 11 goals in just five matches; he is leading the charge for Slingerz FC in the Elite League. An excellent strike from Bryan Wharton capped off the night as Slingerz FC registered a comfortable 5-0 victory.
Ann’s Grove United came up against Western Tigers in a six-goal thriller in Sunday’s first game. Ann’s Grove United came out of the blocks quickly, netting in the fourth minute of the game via Yohance Francis. The second half began, and Jadon Vangronigen made the game 2-0 in the 46th minute. Western Tigers FC started the comeback in the 55th minute with Daniel Wilson scoring. Simeon Moore equalised in the 59th minute, and the momentum was moving into their favour. Tyric McAllister completed the comeback, scoring the third for the Western Tigers. Wilson got his brace in the 90+1 minute, putting the final nail in the coffin as the game ended 4-2.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) held the defending champions, GDF, to a 2-2 draw in the weekend’s final game in rainy conditions. Bevney Mark McGarrell drew first blood as he scored in the 16th minute. GDF responded in the 23rd minute via Stephen McDonald, making the scoreline 1-1 at halftime. Neron Barrow got the GPF the lead in the 52nd minute, making the game 2-1, but GDF would not go away, with Shemar Scott getting the game’s fourth goal for a 2-2 scoreline.