Two red cards issued…10-man Fruta overcomes Pele FC

Jamal Codrington (centre) of Fruta Conquerors battling to maintain possession of the ball while being challenged by two Pele players during their matchup in the GFF Elite League at the Tucville ground. (Orlando Charles photo)

10-member Fruta Conquerors overcame fierce rival Pele FC 2-0 when the League Finale section of the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League continued on Wednesday at the Tucville ground.

It was an inspired team performance which exhibited the character of the hosts as they played 77 minutes with a handicap, following the sending off Okeene Fraser in the 13th minute.

Jahaal Greaves and Jermin Junior secured the vital three points with goals in the 11th and 65th minutes correspondingly. With the win, Fruta Conquerors remain in the second position while climbing to 13 points.

On the other hand, Pele remain on seven points and drop to the fifth position.