GDF outflanks Milerock 7-0 to stay unbeaten

Chris Macey of the GDF trying to escape the pursuit of the Milerock defender during their encounter in the KFC Elite League.
Chris Macey of the GDF trying to escape the pursuit of the Milerock defender during their encounter in the KFC Elite League.

Undefeated outfit the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Santos secured wins on Tuesday evening in the KFC Elite League at the National Training Centre, Providence.

One of three remaining undefeated teams [the other two being Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Western Tigers], GDF outflanked cellar occupant Milerock 7-0.

The contest was effectively over at the conclusion of the first half after the army outfit romped to a 4-0 advantage.

Daniel Ross (right) of Santos in the process of attempting a pass while being pursued by a Buxton United player in the KFC Elite League.

A penalty conversion in the eight minute by Cedric Osborne commenced the rout. This was followed by a Benjamin Opara strike in the 11th minute, the forward curling a right footer into the roof of the right corner from inside the left of the penalty area.

Chris Macey then got into the scoring act in the 31st minute racing to the right side of the box before uncorking a powerful shot into the right corner.

Kenard Simon then capped off a perfect half for the army unit in the 44th minute.

With the contest effectively over, an additional three conversions were recorded by Darrell George, Stephon McDonald and Amos Ramsay in the 50th, 58th, and 69th minute respectively.

Benjamin Opara (no.10) of GDF scoring his side’s second goal against Milerock at the National Training Centre, Providence in the KFC Elite League.

Meanwhile, Santos bested Buxton United 2-0. Stephon Reynolds opened the scoring in the 20th minute, lobbing the ball over the advancing goalkeeper into the back of the net.

Lennox Young then sealed the eventual outcome in the 44th minute, slotting home into the back of the net after receiving a pass inside the penalty area. The event continues today at the same venue with another doubleheader. At 19:00hrs, Fruta Conquerors oppose Western Tigers whilst Anns Grove takes aim at the GPF from 21:00hrs.

Complete Results

Game-1

Santos-2 vs Buxton United-0

Stephon Reynolds-20th

Lennox Young-44th

Game-2

GDF-7 vs Milerock-0

Cedric Osborne-8th

Benjamin Opara-11th

Chris Macey-31st

Kenard Simon-44th

Darrell George-50th

Stephon McDonald-58th

Amos Ramsay-69th