Still Champs!

The Alpha United skipper receiving the first place trophy. (Orlando Charles photo)

-Alpha United edges GDF 1-0 to retain Namilco title

 

Alpha United successfully defended their title, edging the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) 1-0 in the grand finale of the Namilco sponsored Fruta Conquerors One Love tourney at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda on Sunday.

Jamaica import Mark Miller settled proceedings in the 121st minute through a well struck 30 yard effort from the centre of the park, which sailed over the hands of the GDF custodian and settled down the middle of the goal.

Due to the win, Alpha pocked the $1,200,000 first prize and the championship trophy while the army walked away with $600,000 and the second place accolade.

In what would prove to be an evenly contested opening period,