By Eric Collymore
Former KFC Elite League champions, Fruta Conquerors, asserted their dominance against Monedderlust in an intense match held at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Center.
Meanwhile, Ann’s Grove and Den Amstel settled for a draw.
In a commanding performance, Fruta Conquerors secured a 2-0 victory over Monedderlust, although the scoreline did not fully reflect their dominance on the field.
Makaya Jarvis provided an early lead for the Tucville-based team with a goal in the 5th minute.
Despite numerous opportunities, Fruta struggled to capitalize further due to wasteful finishing by their midfielders and strikers.
Shamar Barnes extended the lead with a goal in the 66th minute of the second half.
Despite an improved performance from Monedderlust in the second half, they failed to convert momentum into goals, resulting in a 2-0 defeat after 90 minutes of regulation time.
In the opening match of the night, Ann’s Grove took the lead against Den Amstel with Shaquan Joseph scoring four minutes into the game.
However, Gideon Payne equalized for Den Amstel with a goal in the 25th minute.
The second half saw a lackluster performance from both teams, culminating in a 1-1 draw.
The KFC Elite League features the top ten clubs competing in 90 games, with the first-place team earning a cash prize of G$2,000,000.
Cash rewards of G$1,200,000, G$800,000, and G$500,000 are also up for grabs for the second, third, and fourth-place teams, respectively.
Fruta Conquerors’ victory showcased their prowess in the league as they aim to reclaim their title.