KFC Elite League: Den Amstel hold Slingerz to surprising draw; Police down Monedderlust
Slingerz Football Club endured a frustrating 1-1 draw against Den Amstel Football Club on Thursday night, allowing the defending champions, Guyana Defence Force Football Club, to seize a clear three-point lead for the first time this season in the KFC Elite League’s sixth edition.
The June 25 Round Two fixtures, held at the vibrant Guyana Football Federation National Training Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara, also saw Guyana Police Force Football Club secure a 3-0 victory over Monedderlust Football Club, reinforcing their third-place position.
In the final match of the evening, Slingerz FC’s Andrew Murray converted a penalty in the 39th minute to give his team a first-half lead.
Neron Barrow celebrates his hat-trick for Police FC
However, Den Amstel FC responded with a stunning goal from Delano Mentore in the 57th minute, levelling the score.
Despite several promising opportunities for both sides in the latter stages, neither team managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a share of the points.
This draw marks Slingerz FC’s third stalemate of the season, following their earlier draw against Monedderlust FC, who lost to Guyana Police Force FC earlier in the evening.
In the night’s opener, Guyana Police Force FC dominated their match, with Neron Barrow netting a hat-trick with goals in the 54th, 69th, and 78th minutes.
In the latest KFC Elite League standings, Guyana Defence Force FC continue to dominate at the top with forty points, thanks to thirteen wins, a single draw, and a formidable goal tally of sixty-one.
Den Amstel FC held Slingerz FC to a 1-1 draw
Slingerz FC are holding strong in second place with thirty-seven points, bolstered by eleven victories, three draws, and a total of seventy goals scored. Guyana Police Force FC sit in third with thirty-one points from ten wins, one draw and three losses.
Western Tigers FC occupy fourth position with twenty-four points, following eight wins and seven losses. Santos FC are just behind with the same points, but with eight wins, six losses and thirty-one goals scored.
Den Amstel FC are in sixth place with nineteen points, which includes five wins, four draws and seven losses.
Fruta Conquerors FC are seventh with sixteen points, earned from five wins, one draw, and eight losses, while Monedderlust FC are eighth with twelve points, achieved through three wins, three draws and nine losses.
Ann’s Grove United FC hold ninth place with eleven points from three wins, two draws and ten losses.
Buxton United FC remain in tenth place with just one point, coming from a single draw and sixteen losses.
The league was scheduled to resume on Saturday evening with Santos FC facing off against Buxton United FC and Ann’s Grove FC taking on Fruta Conquerors FC in another double-header at the Providence venue.
