DELROY Fraser’s late goal propelled the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to a 2-1 win and hand Pele FC their first loss in the STAG Elite League at the Base Camp Ayanganna ground on Sunday night.In the opening game of the double-header, Buxton United dominated the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) to walk away 2-1 winners.
Watched by a huge crowd at the venue, Fraser scored in the second minute of stoppage time (90+2 minutes) to give the Army their second official win of the league.
Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson, six minutes into the contest gave Pele FC an early lead and their fans a sense of another victory on the horizon.
It was Richardson’s seventh goal in as many matches played in the league – the most by any player in the league.
Omallo Williams could have doubled the league for Pele FC but his header from a Richardson cross hit the woodwork, much to the dismay of their fans.
Eusi Phillips pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 20th minute after a Pele player was blown for a handball in the ‘box’.
Richardson, who enjoyed a good night on the pitch for Pele, could have added to his goal but the GDF custodian was called into play to deny the former Major League Soccer (MLS) player.
The scores were deadlocked with a goal apiece and both created their chances to score.
Richardson in the 67th minute again came close to scoring but the goalkeeper tipped his effort over the bar.
Fans had already starting to make their way out of the venue when the fourth official showed three minutes of stoppage time to be played but Fraser had other plans.
Meanwhile, Clive Andries (14th minute) and Denver Dennis (38th minute) scored to give Buxton United the win. Curtez Kellman scored in the 86th minute for GFC.
It was the East Coast club’s second win in the STAG Elite League as they moved to six points from their seven games played so far. For GFC, it was their fourth loss. They won one and drew the other two matches.