Elite League: GDF suffer another setback; Slingerz and Tigers win

The Elite League defending champs, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC were again outfought and outclassed in the Elite League that continued over the weekend on Saturday, April 5h, at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Center in Providence.
The GDF were favourites coming into the game but were up against a good Den Amstel FC side. Den Amstel struck the first blow of the game, scoring in the 16th minute via a penalty kick. The in-form Deon Alfred stepped up and slotted his penalty low into the bottom left corner. GDF would get themselves back into the game with a very good goal that Chris Macey netted (33). Halftime arrived with the score at 1-1, with both teams looking to give more in the second half.

Jomal Robinson of Den Amstel FC scored the game’s crucial goal in the 60th minute as the second half got underway, despite the fact that both teams kept fighting. GDF would once more be frustrated by their performance as Den Amstel maintained their lead and were elated by a well-earned victory.

In another game later in the evening, Slingerz FC went up against the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Slingerz FC were coming off a 17-0 win, and the team were in good spirits heading into this game. The Guyana Police Force, a strong outfit, was also in close, good form, and the game was tightly contested. At halftime, the score was level at 0-0 as both teams seemed evenly matched. The big moment of the game would come in the 60th minute via Darron Niles of Slingerz FC. They held on to the lead and secure an important victory on the night.

On Sunday, April 6, at the same venue, the Mainstay Goldstar FC, who just came off an embarrassing 17-0 defeat, were looking for a much-improved performance against the Fruta Conquerors. The Conquerors did not allow their wounded opposition to get into the game, as they had an impressive first half. Dwayne Jones scored twice (20’ and 32’), as the scoreline was 2-0 at halftime. Dennis Edwards basically sealed the deal in the 54th minute, giving Fruta Conquerors a 3-0 advantage. An own goal via Kevin Baptist gave Goldstar FC some hope, but it was not enough as the game ended 3-1 in favour of Fruta Conquerors.
In game number two of the evening, Western Tigers were looking for a victory against Santos FC. Santos FC battled well in the first half, as neither team could break the deadlock. The second half continued in the same fashion until Tyrie McAllister’s 59th-minute goal, which was the deciding factor in the game. The game ended Western Tigers 1, Santos FC 0.
The League will continue next weekend at the same venue