KFC Elite League
-Slingerz tames Tigers to keep pace
Defending champion and undefeated outfit, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), solidified their position atop the standings in the KFC Elite League, brushing aside Den Amstel 3-0 last evening at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara.
Kelsey Benjamin opened the scoring in the 34th minute, while Ryan Hackett doubled their lead in the 57th minute. The result was then sealed in the form of Stephen McDonald, who found the back of the net in the 60th minute.
bundled to the ground by Marcus Tudor of Slingerz FC
Due to the outcome, the army moved onto 31 points, while Den Amstel remained in the seventh position on 12 points. The event continues tomorrow at the same venue with another round of matches.
Meanwhile, second-placed Slingerz maintained their pace in pursuit of the title as they caged the Western Tigers 6-2. Kemar Bedford tallied a hat-trick in the 32nd, 41st, and 68th minutes, while Marcus Tudor, Sheldon Holder, and Bryan Wharton scored in the 36th, 87th, and 89th minutes apiece.
On the other side, Andrew Murray and Jermaine Beckles netted in the 28th and 66th minutes, respectively. With the win, Slingerz moved onto 29 points. On the other hand, the Western Tigers outfit remains in sixth place with 15 points.
Complete Results
Game-1
GDF-3 vs. Den Amstel-0
Kelsey Benjamin-34th
Ryan Hackett-57th
Stephen McDonald-60th
Game-2
Slingerz-6 vs. Western Tigers-2
Slingerz FC scorers
Kemar Bedford-32nd, 41st, and 68th
Marcus Tudor-36th
Sheldon Holder-87th
Bryan Wharton-89th
Western Tigers scorers
Andrew Murray-28th
Jermaine Beckles-66th
