Pele extended their lead atop the standings in the Georgetown Football Association Senior Men’s League, squeaking past Order & Discipline by a 3-2 score at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Centre in Providence.
Joshua Bentick broke the deadlock for Pele in the 21st minute. Bentick then doubled their lead as he sealed his brace four minutes later. However, Ishmael Glen reduced the deficit to 1-2 as he etched his name on the score-sheet in the 32nd minute. The score remained unchanged entering the halftime interval.
Upon the resumption, Order & Discipline restored parity to proceedings in the form of Glen, who completed his double in the 51st minute. Nonetheless, any hopes of a come from behind win were extinguished as veteran defender Solomon Austin made his presence felt with a 61st-minute strike.
Due to the outcome, Pele extend their lead atop the standings to five points over second-place outfit and defending champion Beacon as they sit on 16 points, while Order & Discipline remain rooted to ninth place on a point.
Meanwhile, Eastveldt handed Black Pearl their first loss of the event, as they prevailed 1-0 via a Kamacy Davis conversion in the 26th minute. With the win, Eastveldt moves onto 10 points and climbs into fifth place. On the other hand, Black Pearl remain in the third position on 10 points owing to their superior goal differential.
Complete Results
Game-1
Eastveldt-1 vs. Black Pearl-0
Kamacy Davis-26th
Game-2
Pele-3 vs. Order & Discipline-2
Pele scorers
Joshua Bentick-21st and 25th
Solomon Austin-61st
Order & Discipline scorer
Ishmael Glen-32nd and 51st
