KFC Elite League: GDF strengthen lead; Slingerz held to surprise draw
Guyana Defence Force FC extended their lead at the top by securing another three points with a victory on Saturday over Ann’s Grove United FC, while their closest rivals, Slingerz FC, were left stunned after a surprising draw against Monedderlust FC.
The June 15 matches marked the first appearances for both the army team and the top West Demerara side since Round Two of the KFC Elite League Season Six kicked off on May 25.
GDF’s 4-1 triumph over Ann’s Grove United has propelled them into a two-point lead at the top of the table for the first time this season, with 28 points from nine wins and one draw, supported by an impressive tally of 44 goals.
Despite Slingerz’ 2-2 draw with Monedderlust, they maintain their grip on second place with 26 points, secured from eight wins and two draws, and a total of 38 goals scored.
In the opening match, Slingerz took to the field at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), as favourites against ninth-placed Monedderlust.
A look at the clash between GDF and Ann’s Grove FC
The match started with a spectacular goal from Marcus Tudor in the 22nd minute, putting Slingerz in the lead at half-time.
However, in the second half, Rayon Rose of Monedderlust scored in the 53rd minute to equalise.
Sheldon Holder then regained the lead for Slingerz with a goal in the 66th minute, but 10 minutes later, Paul McDonald levelled the score once again for Monedderlust.
The closing moments of the match saw both teams pressing for a winning goal, but the final whistle blew with the score tied at 2-2, earning each team one point from the draw.
In the final match of the evening, GDF took an early lead with three successive goals, starting with Abumchi Benjamin in the 11th minute, followed by Kelsey Benjamin in the 39th minute, and Collin Nelson in the 46th minute.
Ann’s Grove, from East Coast Demerara, responded with Travis Williams scoring their solitary goal in the 72nd minute.
But Delroy Fraser of GDF sealed the match with a final goal in the 85th minute.
Rounding up the points table are Guyana Police Force FC in third place, having played 11 matches for 25 points with eight wins, one draw, and two losses.
Western Tigers FC begin the new week of fixtures in sixth position after 11 games, securing 15 points with five wins and six losses. Ann’s Grove United FC occupy eighth place, having recorded 11 points from three wins, two draws, and seven losses.
Berbice team Monedderlust closely trail in ninth position with nine points accumulated from two wins, three draws, and seven losses.
The KFC Elite League will continue on Thursday, June 20 with GDF FC taking on Den Amstel FC at 18:30h, followed by a clash between Western Tigers FC and Slingerz FC at 21:00h at the NTC.
