Den Amstel FC and the Guyana Police Force FC players exited the field on Tuesday night with valuable wins, boosting their standings in the KFC Elite League Season Six points table.
In an intense clash featuring ‘out-of-town’ teams, Den Amstel FC defeated Monedderlust FC 3-0 in the first match on April 3. Following that, the Guyana Police Force FC secured a solid 2-0 win against Santos FC, another Georgetown side.
Den Amstel FC came out swinging, launching a relentless assault on Monedderlust FC’s defence.
Andrae Hector broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, with Anthony Benn adding two more goals in the 68th and 78th minutes to secure a convincing victory.
In the second game, Nicholas McArthur of the Guyana Police Force FC found the net in the 17th minute, followed by teammate Neron Barrow’s goal in the 35th minute, securing a comfortable lead for the team as they headed into half-time.
Once again, the Guyana Police Force FC showcased their defensive maturity, denying a frustrated Santos FC any chance of a comeback by thwarting several close attempts at goal.
The matches were the first two April fixtures for the league, which kicked off on February 25.
This elite competition features 10 powerhouse clubs, including defending champions Guyana Defence Force FC, former titleholders Fruta Conquerors FC and Slingerz FC, along with Western Tigers FC, Guyana Police Force FC, Monedderlust FC, Ann’s Grove United FC, Den Amstel FC, Santos FC and Buxton United FC.
The league serves as a national platform for players to showcase their talents, aiming for spots in national team programmes, scholarships and potential contracts abroad. In the race for glory, the top 10 clubs are eyeing the first-place cash prize of G$2,000,000.
Cash rewards of G$1,200,000, G$800,000, and G$500,000 await the teams securing second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
April 4 brings another double-header as Buxton United FC goes head-to-head with Fruta Conquerors FC at 18:30h, followed by Slingerz FC taking on Ann’s Grove FC from 21:00h at National Training Centre, Providence. (GFF)
