Guyana Defence Force (GDF) edged Fruta Conquerors 2-1 to seal their final’s berth when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) League Leaders knockout tournament commenced on Sunday at the Tucville Community Ground.
The army unit overcame a 1-0 deficit to clinch the result, outmaneuvering the home side who were simply abject in the second half of proceedings as, they failed to record a shot on target.
Konata Manning gave the hosts the lead in the 25th minute, uncorking a brilliant freekick into the top left hand corner from 30 yards out in the centre of the field.
GDF almost leveled the showdown in the 37th minute, with nippy forward Delroy Fraser curling a right foot attempt onto the crossbar from the top of the penalty area.
Jermin Junior should have doubled Conquerors lead four minutes onward, racing into the area to be in a one on one situation with goalkeeper, only to fizz his effort wide of the lower left corner, while being challenged by a trailing defender.
Upon the resumption, GDF seized control of proceedings as, Delroy Ferdinand scored in the 48th minute, lashing a left foot shot from outside the right of the box into the top left side.
Jeffrey Pereira completed the deserved come from behind result in the 78th minute, blasting a powerful shot onto the left upright from outside the box, which settled into the lower right corner, following a swift counterattack.
Due to the loss, Fruta Conquerors will now oppose Victoria Kings in a virtual semifinal fixture on Wednesday at a venue to be announced, after the latter defeated Buxton United 1-0.
Aubrey Gibson netted in the 76th minute. The tournament features the top four ranked teams in the GFF Elite League.
