Fruta Conquerors set to retain title

Defending champion Fruta Conquerors moved one step closer to retaining their GFF Elite League Championship, downing fierce rival and second placed Western Tigers 3-0 yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Eon Alleyne ensured the Tucville-based unit maintained their perfect record via a seventh consecutive win, bagging a first half double in the 25th and 45th minute, alongside a Ryan Hackett strike in the 88th minute.

Meanwhile, Den Amstel mauled Victoria Kings 8-2. Chris Macey bagged a hat-trick in the 28th, 83rd and 86th minute, with Gideon Payne adding a double in the 25th and 64th minute.

Chipping in with goals were Andre Hector, Delon Lanferman and Kester Jacobs in the 12th, 42nd and 81st minute respectively. For the loser, Kemroy Alfred and Alden Lawrence scored in the 45th and 47th minute respectively.

The tournament continues today at the same venue with a triple-header. In the opening match, Den Amstel will oppose Victoria Kings from 18:30hrs, with Fruta Conquerors battling Western Tigers from 20:30hrs in a top-of-the-table clash.