KFC Elite League: McGarrell’s hat-trick spearheads Santos’ thrashing of Buxton FC

…Ann’s Grove edge Fruta Conquerors

Bervey McGarrell’s hat-trick powered Santos Football Club to a 7-0 win over Buxton United Football Club on Saturday night, while Ann’s Grove United Football Club edged past Fruta Conquerors Football Club with a 2-1 victory in Round Two of the KFC Elite League Season Six.
At the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara, on July 28, Santos FC’s Stefan Reynolds wasted no time making an impact, netting a goal just two minutes into the match.
The barrage continued as McGarrell completed his hat-trick with goals in the 32nd, 65th and 82nd minutes.
Santos FC dominated possession throughout the game, stifling any offensive efforts from their East Bank Demerara opponents and maintaining a firm grip on the match.

In a late surge, Solomon Austin added two goals in the 71st and 87th minutes, with Shaquan Joseph sealing the rout with a strike in the 90th+2 minute.
The evening’s final fixture saw Ann’s Grove United FC face off against Fruta Conquerors FC. After a goalless first half, Ann’s Grove came out with renewed energy in the second half.
Teon Stewart stole the spotlight for the East Coast side, finding the back of the net twice, first in the 62nd minute and again in the 82nd.
Fruta Conquerors FC fought hard to get back into the game, with Dwayne Baptiste scoring in the 85th minute. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overturn the deficit, leaving Ann’s Grove FC with a hard-earned 2-1 victory.
At the start of the week, the Guyana Defence Force FC remain in commanding form, holding the top spot with an impressive 40 points. Their record of 13 wins, one draw, and a staggering 61 goals from just 14 games highlights their dominance.

In hot pursuit, Slingerz FC retained the second position with 39 points accrued from 15 matches. Their tally includes 11 victories, three draws, and a total of 70 goals scored.
The Guyana Police Force FC hold steady in third place, having accumulated 31 points from 10 wins, one draw, and 3 losses.
Santos FC, meanwhile, have leapfrogged into fourth place with 27 points, thanks to nine wins, six losses, and 31 goals.
Western Tigers FC have slid back to fifth with 24 points, having secured eight wins and suffered seven losses.
Den Amstel FC sit in sixth with 19 points, reflecting five wins, four draws, and seven losses. Fruta Conquerors FC remain in seventh, with 16 points from five wins, one draw, and nine losses.
Ann’s Grove United FC have made a move up to eighth place with 14 points, accumulated through four wins, two draws, and 10 losses. Monedderlust FC slip to ninth, now on 12 points from three wins, three draws, and nine losses.
Buxton United FC remain in the bottom spot, holding just one point from a single draw and enduring 17 losses.
The KFC Elite League will continue today, July 30. Action kicks off at 18:30h with Ann’s Grove United FC squaring off against Police FC, followed by Den Amstel FC battling it out against Western Tigers FC at 21:00h.