Fruta Conquerors FC and Potaro Strikers FC played out a 1-1 draw at the conclusion of a fiercely contested showdown at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Training Centre at Providence, East Bank Demerara.
The April 27 Round Two Women’s League Division One match kicked off with an impressive goal from Fiona Gibbs of Fruta Conquerors FC in the sixth minute. Despite relentless efforts from the visiting team to level the score in the first half, they fell short.
However, halftime witnessed a rejuvenated Potaro Strikers FC, a team with a more assertive presence on the field. Their persistence paid off when Anis Livan netted an exhilarating goal in the 87th minute, equalising the score line.
Fruta Conquerors FC fought hard to mount a comeback, but as the final whistle echoed, they had to settle for a draw, each team earning a valuable point.
At the top of the table sits Guyana Defence Force FC, boasting an impressive 21 points from a flawless streak of seven consecutive victories. In second place is Guyana Police Force FC, also on 21 points, achieved through seven wins and a single defeat.
Maintaining their grip on third place is Fruta Conquerors FC, amassing 13 points from four wins, one draw, and four losses, while Potaro Strikers FC holds steady in fourth position with five points, garnered from one win, two draws, and four defeats. Parkuri Jaguars FC remains rooted in fifth place, with one win, one draw, and six losses to their name.
The tournament will continue on May 7 with GDF against Police from 21:00h at the National Training Centre. (GFF)
