KFC Elite League: Monedderlust FC proud of turnaround in second half of Season Six

Monedderlust Football Club have made a major turnaround in the ongoing sixth season of the KFC Elite League. From a series of major losses in the first half of the 2024 tournament, the Berbice-based team have made a comeback in the second half of the competition, thereby avoiding relegation.
Monedderlust FC pulled off another upset on Saturday last at the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) National Training Center (NTC) at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) when they defeated Fruta Conquerors 5-1.

The Tucville-based Fruta Conquerors had actually taken the lead in the 14th minute through a Shemar Koulen strike; but Tyrone Delph equalised for Monedderlust in the 26th minute, while Atlyn Brown scored his first in the 30th to tip the scales in favour of Monedderlust by the end of the first half.
Brown then extended his team’s lead after just a minute’s play in the second segment, and goals from Jaden Thom and Terique Benn in the respective 67th and 88th minutes took the Monedderlust tally to five.
Speaking with this publication after the win, an ecstatic Captain Stephon Moore shared why the positive result was so important. “I feel really excited, like I can’t explain! But same way winning this game make we qualify for season 7, this game was a very important game for us, and we did our best and come out victorious. I’m so happy right now!” Moore told this publication.
Admitting that the Berbice team had had a horrid start to the tournament, Moore divulged how they were able to turn their season around, with their 2-2 draw against Slingerz FC in the very first game of their second leg also being a crucial part. He said, “For the first half, I would say that, as I said before, we wasn’t like that prepared! We wasn’t accustomed to the ground! But second leg we had some transfers, quality players came to strengthen our team, and we worked together every day; and next season we’ll do better.
“Well, for me it was very important against Slingerz. We got a saying: ‘One team can’t beat we two time’. So, we come out, fight, and get a draw. We were so good, and so (impressive) with what we did…,” Moore said about the Slingerz clash.
Monedderlust FC currently occupy 8th place among the ten teams in the tournament, with 4 wins and 3 draws equalling 15 points from 17 games. Looking ahead to their final game against Santos FC, Moore expressed hope of finishing on a high note.
“One more game we left with, against Santos; and coming against Santos, we coming hard and get this three points! (In) the next season, we looking forward for a better spot in the Elite League Season 7,” Moore declared.
Monedderlust FC will face Santos FC tonight (Thursday, August 8) at the NTC from 19:00hrs.
At the end of Season Six, the tenth-placed team would be relegated from the League, while the ninth-placed team would likely have to play for their spot in the tournament. Based on current standings, Buxton United FC are likely to be relegated, with Ann’s Grove United being the 9th placed team. (Jemima Holmes)