Pele atop standings after dominating Buxton United

Pele FC scorers Julian Joseph (left), Gregory Richardson (centre) and Ronel Gordon pose for the camera following their win over Buxton United in the GFF Stag Beer Elite League

Pele FC jumped to the top of the standings in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League downing cellar occupants Buxton United 3-1 Tuesday at the Tucville Community Centre ground.

Gregory Richardson, Julian Joseph and Ronel Gordon found the back of the net in the fourth, 42nd and 55th minutes respectively. On target in the loss was Buxton’s Clive Andries in the 24th minute.

The win moved Pele into the first spot with seven points ahead of rivals Fruta Conquerors (also on seven points) via goal difference.

The East Coast of Demerara unit remain at the bottom of the standings without a point.

Having drawn their previous fixture, Pele started out in perfect manner as Richardson scored with only four minutes on the clock,