Elite League Promotional Playoff: Slingerz, Tabatinga bag wins s tournament kicks off

Slingerz and Tabatinga Football Clubs kicked off the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Promotional Playoff in an exhilarating fashion, securing impressive victories that set the tone for the tournament.
Adding to the excitement of an unforgettable night of football, Buxton Stars and Bartica’s Beacons Football Clubs engaged in a fiercely contested match that ended in a draw.
Slingerz defeated Dominators 6 – 0 in an exhilarating tournament opening match in Ann Regina, Pomeroon-Supenaam.
At the 31st minute, Clive Nobrega left his mark on the game, kickstarting the scoring and setting the stage for an action-packed and memorable match. Building on this momentum, Simeon Moore swiftly followed suit just seven minutes later, further strengthening their team’s lead. Sheldon Holder then demonstrated his exceptional abilities by scoring two pivotal goals, one at the 48th minute and another at the 81st minute.

Not to be outshone, Deon Alfred joined in on the scoring frenzy with two remarkable goals of his own, one at the 76th minute and another at the 85th minute, ultimately securing a resounding victory for his team.
The intensity of the day’s football matches persisted at the Eve Leary Sports Ground in Georgetown, as Buxton Stars and Beacons Football Clubs battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Cleavon Barnwell and Jamal Green of Buxton Stars found the back of the net in the 3rd and 54th minutes respectively, setting their team up for a promising lead.
However, Beacons’ Christoff Deen and Jermaine Christian had other plans, responding with goals of their own in the 81st and 85th minutes to level the score.
The match ended in a deadlock, leaving both teams with a hard-fought point. The determination and skill displayed by these players undoubtedly left spectators on the edge of their seats.
Tabatinga Football Club marked the end of the opening night with an exhilarating triumph, securing their first victory by defeating Herstelling Raiders Football Club with an impressive 3-1 scoreline.

In the 6th minute, Albert Adams of Herstelling Raiders found the back of the net, providing his team with an early advantage.
Tabatinga responded with Werbeth Sousa scoring a goal in the 21st minute to equalise the score. Devision DaSilva then took charge, displaying his prowess with two crucial goals in the 26th and 76th minutes to solidify Tabatinga’s triumph.
The GFF Elite League Promotional Playoff, scheduled to conclude on January 1, 2024, features nine successful teams from the Member Associations’ Leagues. They are competing fiercely for a chance to secure a position in the esteemed Elite League Season Six, set to take place in 2024.
Participating clubs are Beacons (Bartica Football Association), Beacon (Georgetown Football Association), Buxton Stars (East Coast Demerara Football Association), Dartmouth (Essequibo/Pomeroon Football Association), Herstelling Raiders (East Bank Demerara Football Association), Monedderlust (Berbice Football Association), Slingerz (West Demerara Football Association), Tabatinga (Rupununi Football Association), and Winners Connection (Upper Demerara Football Association).
GFF Competition Directory Troy Peters said he is satisfied with the level of competition displayed by the six teams on the opening day.
“Fans were treated to three highly competitive matches on the opening day. As the competition continues over the next few weeks, I am confident that the intensity will only increase.”
The playoff will continue on Saturday December 23 with three (3) exciting matches. The first match will feature Bartica’s Beacons against Monedderlust at 6pm at the No. 5 Ground, West Berbice. Herstelling Raiders will take on Georgetown’s Beacons from 6pm followed by a thrilling clash between Slingerz and Winners Connection at 8pm, both taking place at the Eve Leary Ground in Georgetown.