Fruta Conquerors nip GFC 2-1

By Stabroek News On In Sports |
Captain of the victorious Fruta Conquerors side Jeremy Garrett (centre) collecting the championship trophy from GFF Technical Director Ian Greenwood in the presence of his team-mates after defeating GFC 2-1 in the final of the inaugural Turbo Energy Drink U19 Academy Football Championship
Captain of the victorious Fruta Conquerors side Jeremy Garrett (centre) collecting the championship trophy from GFF Technical Director Ian Greenwood in the presence of his team-mates after defeating GFC 2-1 in the final of the inaugural Turbo Energy Drink U19 Academy Football Championship

– four players dismissed in heated final

Tourney hosts Fruta Conquerors were crowned the inaugural Turbo Energy Drink U19 Academy Football League Champions, overcoming Georgetown Football Club (GFC) 1-0 on Wednesday at the Tucville ground.

Following a scoreless opening half, the home side took the lead, as former GFC player Isaiah Reddy found the back of the net in the 55th minute. Despite taking the lead, Fruta Conquerors were reduced to 10 players as, Nicholas McArthur received a red card.