Ann’s Grove and Den Amstel Football Clubs clinched the first victories of the season in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/ KFC Elite League Cup at the Police Progressive Sports Club (PPYC) ground, last Sunday.

Ann’s Grove defeated Victoria Kings convincingly with a 2-0 victory in the clash between two prominent East Coast Demerara clubs.
The two goals of the game were scored in the 34th and 70th minutes by Courtney Odean and Clive Andries, respectively.

The resilient defence of Ann’s Grove prevented Victoria Kings from finding the back of the net, successfully nullifying several close attempts.
In the exciting second match, Den Amstel Football Club emerged victorious with a 3-1 win against the Guyana Police Force Football Club. Keanu Laurence played a pivotal role, scoring the first two goals of the match in the 32nd and 55th minutes. Before Police’s Jamal Harvey managed to pull one back in the 60th minute.
Laurence completed a hat-trick in the 88th minute to put the match to bed for Den Amstel.

The KFC Elite League Cup features ten participating teams, which have been divided into two groups. Group A includes Guyana Defence Force, Santos, Buxton United, Fruta Conquerors, and Milerock. Group B comprises Western Tigers, Guyana Police Force, Den Amstel, Victoria Kings and Ann’s Grove.
The champions will be rewarded $1.5 million dollars in prize money, while the second-place team will receive $1 million. The clubs securing third and fourth place will receive $500,000 and $250,000, respectively.