Den Amstel Football Club pulled off a spectacular win on Saturday when they faced off against defending champions the Guyana Defense Force at National Training Center as the Guyana Football Federation Elite league continued.
Former GDF and Slingerz star striker Deon Alfred showed his skills against his former teammates with a superb effort in the 16th minute to put the west coast side ahead.
The lead remained until Chris Macey came to the fore in the 33rd minute to give GDF the equalizer with the soldiers started to pick up momentum.
The remainder of the first half and the start second half saw the two sides battling back and forth but both proving wasteful in front of goal.
A 60th minute goal by Jomal Robinson would break the deadlock to help Den Amstel pull ahead of GDF 2-1.
GDF would then go on a strong offensive effort but could not break Den Amstel defense as the west coast side held on for the narrow victory.
Meanwhile, Slingerz also put in a solid display but was only able to manage a needle victory over Guyana Police Force.
Darren Niles solitary effort in the 66th minute was all that separated Police FC from Slingerz who won it 1-nil.
The league features 90 games over a 6 months period with the top side in Season 7 of the Elite League collecting two million dollars and being awarded an automatic qualifying spot at the CONCACAF/Caribbean Shield Championships.
The 2nd place team collects $1,200,000, 3rd Place $800,000 and 4th Place 500,000.