GFF Women’s Development League 1: Fruta Conquerors, Potaro Strikers battle to intense 1-1 draw
Fruta Conquerors FC and Potaro Strikers FC have played to a 1-1 draw after a fiercely contested showdown at the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF’s) National Training Centre at Providence, East Bank Demerara, on April 27.
The Round Two Women’s League Division One match kicked off with an impressive goal from Fiona Gibbs of Fruta Conquerors in the 6th minute, and relentless efforts from the visiting team to level the score in the first half fell short. However, halftime witnessed a rejuvenated Potaro Strikers displaying a more assertive presence on the field, and their persistence paid off when Anis Livan netted an exhilarating goal in the 87th minute to equalise the scores.
An intense battle was waged between Fruta Conquerors and Potaro Strikers at the NTC on April 27
Fruta Conquerors fought hard to mount a comeback, but the final whistle meant they had to settle for a draw, each team thus earning a valuable point.
At the top of the table sit Guyana Defence Force FC, boasting an impressive twenty-one points from a flawless streak of seven consecutive victories. In second place are the Guyana Police Force FC, also on twenty-one points, achieved through seven wins and a single defeat. Maintaining their grip on third place are Fruta Conquerors FC, having amassed thirteen points from four wins, one draw, and four losses; while Potaro Strikers FC hold steady in fourth position with five points, garnered from one win, two draws, and four defeats.
Parkuri Jaguars FC remain rooted in fifth place, with one win, one draw, and six losses to their name.
The GFF Women’s Development League One will continue next Tuesday, May 7th, with GDF FC taking on Police FC at the NTC from 21:00hrs.
