KFC Elite League Cup: Santos, Western Tigers pick up 3 points
A Victoria Kings striker being challenged by an opponent from Western Tigers
Santos Football Club have clinched their first victory, while Western Tigers Football Club have defeated Victoria Kings to maintain their lead in Group B of the Guyana Football Federation’s KFC Elite League Cup tournament.
Western Tigers Football Club registered a resounding 4-0 victory over Victoria Kings Football Club on Sunday, October 29th, at the Police Sports Club ground in Kingston, Georgetown. Randolph Wanger found the net in both the 25th and 39th minutes, while Jermain Beckles added a third goal in the 31st minute to give Western Tigers Football Club a 3-0 lead at halftime.
The final goal of the night was delivered by Daniel Wilson in the 73rd minute.
This victory means Western Tigers Football Club maintain the lead in Group B after amassing six points from two matches.
In the first match of the night, Santos Football Club clinched their first cup win by defeating Milerock Football Club by a 3-1 margin. Stefan Reynolds opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, and Darron Niles, who secured the second goal just before halftime, followed in the 26th minute.
Milerock Football Club attempted a comeback with a goal from Quacey Cadogan in the 63rd minute, but Darron Niles struck again in the 73rd minute of the game.
Santos Football Club have accumulated three points in Group A, with one win and one loss. They currently trail table leaders Guyana Defence Force and second placed team Buxton United, both of whom have three points from one played game. However, Guyana Defence Force lead in terms of goal difference.
Santos on the attack against Milerock
The KFC Elite League Cup features ten participating teams which are divided into two groups. Group A includes 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 champions will earn a substantial prize of $1.5 million, while the second- placed team would receive $1 million. The clubs finishing in third and fourth place would also be recognized with prizes of $500,000 and $250,000 respectively.
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