Players from Bankers Central F.C. visited Senior Citizens home in Chaguanas yesterday to present hampers and tickets for their Scotiabank Champions League clash vs LA Galaxy to people living at the home. But the players were keen to point out that their charitable mood will not extend to LA Galaxy.
Central F.C. take on on the MLS giants at 8pm on Wednesday 23rd September at Hasely Crawford Stadium in their final Champions League game. Coming off the back of last weeks’ 1-0 victory over Guatemalan champions, Comunicaciones, the Sharks are hoping to steal another 3 points from the star studded US outfit.
“Obviously I am very disappointed not to be playing” said pacey midfielder Darren Mitchell, who received a red card in last week’s game. “After winning the Charity Shield and then beating Comunicaciones, the guys are very confident going into the game.” Said Mitchell. “It’s been tough playing these massive games during pre season, and we know W.Connection have faced the same challenges, but it would be great if we could say that we won both of our home games”
The Sharks are hoping for a big crowd to unsettle the visitors from Los Angeles, who’s squad includes the likes of former England and Liverpool captain, Stephen Gerrard, former Barcelona and Tottenham stand out, Giovanni Dos Santos and iconic captain, Robbie Keane.
“With T&T facing USA at Hasely Crawford in Novembers’ World Cup qualifier, it is important that we send the message that it’s not easy to come to T&T and get a result” said de Silva, who is hoping for a return to the national team for their 2018 world cup campaign. “This is about more than Central F.C., it’s about T&T vs USA, so we hope everybody turns out on Wednesday to create a really great atmosphere to intimidate Galaxy”
Tickets can be purchased on the night with Covered stands at $100, uncovered at $60 and kids under 12 are free.