Elite League: GDF bounce back; Fruta, Ann’s Grove draw

The seventh season of the Elite League continued on Sunday evening at the National Training Center in Providence where defending champions Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC picked up a much-needed win while Fruta Conquerors and Ann’s Grove United settled for shared points.
In the first game of the night, featuring Fruta Conquerors and Ann’s Grove United, the latter got off to a fast start, capitalising on a terrible play by Fruta player Jelani Adams in the 10th minute. Owing to Adams’ own goal, the Fruta Conquerors were thrown off. This did not last too long, as the Conquerors got themselves back into the game in the 45th+2 minute of the game via a corner kick, whereby Dennis Edwards thumped the ball into the back of the net. The second half came, and both teams pushed for the winning goal, but neither delivered the goods as the game ended 1-1 with neither team satisfied.

In the second game of the night, the GDF FC went head-to-head with Monedderlust FC, who just came off a great win last time out.
GDF took command of the game in the 16th minute via Chris Macey. Abumuchi Opara then went on to get his brace (30th and 34th), leaving GDF in a commanding position at halftime (3-0). GDF’s domination continued in the second half as they played outstanding football; Stephen McDonald got into the action, netting a brace in the 50th and 60th minutes of the game.
Opara later completed his hat-trick in minute 77 leaving Monedderlust FC completely flabbergasted by their average performance. A GDF 7-0 victory will leave the GDF fans in a better mood after their opening game defeat.
The Guyana Football Federation’s Elite League is set to continue next weekend.