Slingerz FC downs Santos to secure top spot

KFC Elite League

West Demerara giant Slingerz climbed atop the summit of the KFC Elite League following a 2-0 hard-fought victory over Santos on Saturday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Goals on either side of halftime were enough to secure the win for the Vergenoegen-based outfit. Jamaican import Kemar Beckford broke the deadlock as he found the back of the net in the 24th minute. The result was eventually settled in the 90th minute as Sheldon Holder etched his name on the score sheet.

Slingerz FC scorers from left: Kemar Beckford and Sheldon Holder

Slingerz FC defender Quincy Adams (centre) on the receiving end of a challenge from a Santos player

Jeremy Garrett (no.16.) of Slingerz skips over a challenge from a Santos defender

Due to the outcome, Slingers leapfrog the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to climb atop the standings on 42 points, though the latter has two games in hand, while Santos remain in fourth place on 27 points. The tournament continues on Thursday with another round of matches.

Complete Results

Santos-0 vs. Slingerz FC-2

Kemar Beckford-24th

Sheldon Holder-90th

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