Inspired goalkeeping from Richie Richards propelled Alpha United to the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer League Finale crown, edging Slingerz FC 3-0 via penalty kicks on Sunday at the Leonora Sports Facility.
With the score 0-0 following the conclusion of normal and extra time, the always nerve wracking penalty shootout was required to settle the contest, which was a rematch of the League Genesis final.
Asked to take first strike, Alpha United’s Dwight Peters made no mistake as he buried his effort into the top right corner. Slingerz Brazilian import Murilo Barbosa was next from the distance and failed as his effort was pushed onto the upright by the fingertips of Richards, much to the surprise of the large crowd.
