Fruta Conquerors U20 side won the Turbo Energy Drink knockout competition Sunday, dismissing Georgetown Football Club (GFC) 3-1 at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
It was an efficient performance from the Tucville unit who outplayed the Bourda based outfit en route to the championship. Nicholas MacArthur broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, firing a powerful effort from inside the penalty area into the right corner.
It went from bad to worse for GFC as Joshua Brathwaite was issued with a red card in the 26th minute, forcing his team to finish the remainder of the match with 10 players.
The score remained unchanged at halftime, but, upon resumption, Conquerors doubled their lead in the 48th minute when Jermaine Garrett stabbed the ball into the back of the net.
The contest was effectively sealed when Ravon Bailey netted in the 85th minute. Kelsey Benjamin scored a consolation goal in the 90th+4 minute from the penalty spot.
Fruta Conquerors won $400,000 and a trophy while the loser collected $200,000 and a trophy.
In the third place playoff, Northern Rangers edged Pouderoyen 1-0 with Damion Williams scoring in the 34th minute.
Northern Rangers earned $100,000 and a trophy while Pouderoyen took home $50,000 and a trophy.
