Beacons storm into Elite League Playoff elimination round

Anthony Abrams
Anthony Abrams

Beacons of Georgetown defeated Tabatinga of Region #9 to qualify for the knockout segment when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Playoff continued last night at the Eve Leary ground.

Beacons downed Tabatinga 5-3. Anthony Abrams recorded a helmet-trick in the second, 41st, 50th, and 53rd minutes, while Keon Douglas supported with a 70th-minute strike.

For the loser, Deivison DaSilva amassed a brace in the third and 75th minutes, while Victor Peres scored in the 85th minute. In the other match, Winners Connection defeated Dominators via walkover.

Over at the No. 5 ground in West Coast Berbice, the encounter between hosts Monedderlust and Buxton Stars was abandoned due to a power failure at the venue. At the time of the abandonment, the home side led 2-0. The match is scheduled to resume today.

Complete Results

Game-1

Dominators vs Winners Connection

Winners Connection won via walkover

Game-2

Beacons-5 vs Tabatinga-3

Beacon scorers

Anthony Abrams- 2nd, 41st, 50th, and 53rd

Keon Douglas-70th

Tabatinga scorers

Deivison DaSilva-3rd and 75th

Victor Peres-85th