GDF focused on Championships repeat, with Slingerz close behind
Guyana Defence Force FC are determined to maintain their lead at the top of the table with a win over Monedderlust FC Thursday evening, while Slingerz FC are closely pursuing them after securing victory against Fruta Conquerors FC, solidifying their second-place position.
The defending champions asserted their dominance with a commanding 5-0 win over Monedderlust on June 27. The ninth-placed Berbice team made a notable return to top-level football in Season Six of the KFC Elite League.
Meanwhile, Slingerz defeated Fruta Conquerors 3-0, also at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Ryan Hackett of the Guyana Defence Force broke the deadlock in the eighth minute, followed swiftly by Stephan McDonald netting two more goals in the 10th and 28th minutes.
A look at the one-sided battle between GDF (green and red) and Monedderlust FC
A surprise own goal from Ntini Bobb occurred in the 17th minute, with Runnel Gordon sealing the victory with the final goal in the 65th minute.
In the final fixture of the night, Slingerz took the lead with an impressive goal from Simeon Moore in the 36th minute.
An own goal by Osafo Jackson in the 26th minute added to their advantage, followed by Curtez Kellman’s goal in the 73rd minute to secure the win.
Just two points separate the top two teams in the league.
The Guyana Defence Force are the team to beat, maintaining their lead at the top of the standings with 34 points. They have achieved 11 wins and one draw, showcasing an impressive goal tally of 52.
Slingerz FC from West Demerara hold onto second place with 32 points, bolstered by ten wins, two draws and forty-seven goals scored.
Slingerz FC (red and green) eased past Fruta Conquerors for another three points
The Guyana Police Force FC follow closely in third position with 28 points, having secured nine wins, one draw and two losses in 11 matches.
Santos FC retain fourth place with 24 points, having garnered eight wins and five losses. Fruta Conquerors FC occupy fifth place with 16 points, comprising five wins, one draw, and seven losses.
Western Tigers FC maintain sixth place with 15 points from five wins and six losses, while Den Amstel FC hold onto seventh place with 12 points, from three wins, three draws, and seven losses.
Ann’s Grove United FC sit in eighth place with 11 points, having won three matches, drawn two and lost seven. Monedderlust FC follow in ninth position with nine points from two wins, three draws, and eight losses.
At the bottom of the table, Buxton United FC remain in 10th place, securing one point from a draw and suffering 11 losses.
The League was scheduled to continue on Saturday evening (June 29) with Buxton United FC taking on Den Amstel FC, followed by Ann’s Grove FC battling Western Tigers FC both at the NTC.
