THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Volley Ball Club showed their ball handling skills on Monday evening to dominate team Venguy and ascend to the top of the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) clubs league standings.
GDF, skippered by Michael Adolph opened the five-set match-up with a 25-16 win in the first after good plays from Osworth Dash and Jahleel Roberts.
Dash would end the match with 9 points, 8 for Roberts with the GDF side also getting notable contribution from Omari Joseph and Steffon Norah.
In the second set, Venguy Volleyball Club looked out of their element losing 25-12 before showing greater determination in set three.
Luis Nunez played well for his 8 points as they pushed the soliders hard but they ultimately lost 25-21.
Joseph with 8 points was his usual prolific best as he continued to lead the league’s overall individual standing with 45 points.

Premier Eagles Trevon Mcrae sets second on 36 points and Corwyn Richards of Castrol Strikers on 30 points for third.
The win catapulted GDF to the top of the league table with two wins and a loss out of three games for 8 points.
GDF opened their league campaign with a 3-2 loss to Premier Eagles volleyball club.
The Eagles notched the first set 25-21 but surrendered the following two sets 24-26 and 21-25 before bouncing back to win the final two 28-18 and 25-9.
The soldier’s first win came against Alphas Volleyball Club 3-2.
They won the first set 25-21 before losing the second and third sets 25-17 and 25-18.
They however managed close it out in the finals two sets 26-24 and 15-12.
Castrol Strikers moved to second on the table with Premier Eagles third; both teams on two wins and a loss.
The league continues throughout the week at the National Gymnasium.