Police looking to clinch 2nd spot on points standing
THE Guyana Football Federation Elite League will continue on Saturday (today) and Sunday with three clashes scheduled for two venues.
On Saturday the action kicks off with a lone affair at the Number 5 ground as Berbice outfit Monedderlust are set to clash with Den Amstel FC.
The Region Five side is having their best season as they have picked up three wins and four losses setting them in sixth place in the 10-team table while Den Amstel have two wins in seven outings with one draw and four losses.
The two teams in the bottom half of the league will be looking to improve their win-loss record as they look for place in the top half of the league competition.
On Sunday will see a pair of fixtures at the GFF National Training Centre starting at 18:30 hours.
Guyana Police Force Football Club meet Essequibo side Mainstay Goldstar.
The men in blue have played well to capture four wins in seven outings with two draws and a loss and are one win away from the second spot on the table.
The Essequibo team is having a horrid time in the league after debuting this year.
They have suffered seven outright losses and will need to put in improved showing to avoid relegation at the end of the season.
Slingerz currently lead the standing with a flawless run; seven wins in as many games with Western Tigers boasting five wins, one draw and a loss in their matches for second place.
Police are third with Santos who is also set to be in action on Sunday fifth with four wins, a draw and three losses.
Santos will look to add to their win column when they face off with Fruta Conquerors Football Club at 21 hours at NTC on Sunday.
The league features 90 games with 10 teams.
The top side in Season 7 of collects two million dollars and will be 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.
The tournament is sponsored by Turbo through Guyana Beverage Inc, BACIF, and Blue Water Shipping & Namilco