GFF-KFC ELITE LEAGUE CUP 2023: Ann’s Grove, Den Amstel secure first wins
Ann’s Grove and Den Amstel football clubs on Sunday clinched their first victories in the fiercely contested Guyana Football Federation KFC Elite League Cup, being played at the Police Sports Club Ground at Eve Leary in Kingston, Georgetown.
On the opening night of the tournament – Sunday, October 15 – Ann’s Grove dominated the match against Victoria Kings by securing a convincing 2-0 victory in a clash between two prominent East Coast Demerara teams.
The two spectacular goals of the game were scored in the 34th and 70th minutes by Courtney Odean and Clive Andries respectively. And with their resilient defence, Ann’s Grove successfully nullified several close attempts by Victoria Kings, thereby preventing them from finding the back of the net.
Action between Victoria Kings and Ann’s Grove
In an exciting second match, Den Amstel crafted a 3-1 victory against Guyana Police Force, for which Keanu Laurence played a pivotal role when he scored the first two goals of the match – in the 32nd and 55th minutes. The Police, through Jamal Harvey, managed to pull one back with a goal in the 60th minute, but Laurence shut down the lawmen’s comeback attempt when he sealed his team’s victory with a third goal in the 88th minute, solidifying an impressive performance from Den Amstel.
The KFC Elite League Cup features ten participating teams divided into two groups. Group A comprises Guyana Defence Force, Santos, Buxton United, Fruta Conquerors and Milerock. Group B comprises Western Tigers, Guyana Police Force, Den Amstel, Victoria Kings and Ann’s Grove.
The champion team will be rewarded $1.5M in prize money, while the second-place team would receive $1M. The clubs securing third and fourth places would be recognized with prize money of $500,000 and $250,000 respectively.
The league promises to be an exhilarating showcase of exceptional talent, skill, and intense competition that is guaranteed to captivate fans and enthusiasts alike.
