Monedderlust on Saturday defended their home turf as they fended off West Coast side Den Amstel Football Club 3-2 at Number 5 ground in Berbice when the Guyana Football Federation Elite League continued.
It was a feisty affair as the teams went toe to toe from the opening whistle.
Prolific scorer Deon Alfred would hit the back of the net in the 21st minute to set the tone for the clash.
Tyrone Delph and Dawit Watts stepped up for the home side, Delph would beat Den Amstel defenders to register the equalizer in the 36th minute.
However, it was Watts that put a blinder into Den Amstel net with his strike in the 47th minute to put them marginally ahead.
Monedderlust started to come into their own in front of the home base as they maintained the lead into the break 2-1.
The opening period after the resumption saw Den Amstel playing aggressively and with more intent as they sought to bring the scores level.
And eventually, Monedderlust’s Rayon Rose added to the score sheet as they made it 3-1, it looked like a comfortable win as the time wound down before Den Amstel Sherwyn Caesar threatened to create some late drama with a goal in injury time to make it 3-2.
However, Monedderlust would step up their defense to ensure they collected their fourth victory.
The league features 90 games with 10 teams competing.
The top side in Season 7 will collect 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 and Namilco