Central and W Connection contest Pro League’s Charity Shield tonight

Editor Friday 11 September 2015 Local Football, Volley 1 Comment

New Central FC coach Ross Russell will taste his first “Couva Clasico” tonight as the “Couva Sharks” kick off the 2015 Pro League season with the Digicel Charity Shield exhibition match against rivals DIRECTV W Connection from 7 pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

Photo: W Connection attacker Jomal Williams (left) tries to keep the ball from Central FC veteran and captain Marvin Oliver during the 2015 Caribbean Cup final. (Courtesy Allan V Crane/Wired868) — Photo: W Connection attacker Jomal Williams (left) tries to keep the ball from Central FC veteran and captain Marvin Oliver during the 2015 Caribbean Cup final.
(Courtesy Allan V Crane/Wired868)

The Sharks hold both Digicel titles from the 2014/15 season—the Pro League and Pro Bowl gongs—and, as a result, their rival tonight will be the second placed team in the league.

Both teams are active in the CONCACAF Champions League at present. The Pro League competition is due to officially kick off on Friday September 25.

(Central FC)

Goalkeepers: 21.Jan-Michael Williams, 30.Akel Clarke;

Defenders: 15.Kaydion Gabriel, 12.Jamal Jack, 4.Andre Ettienne, 17.Marcelle Francois, 24.Kevon Villaroel, 5.Akeem Benjamin, 3.Keion Goodridge;

Photo: Central FC's Jamal Jack (right) breaks clear of W Connection defender Christian Ocoro Viveros to devastating effect during the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final. (Courtesy Allan V Crane/Wired868) — Photo: Central FC’s Jamal Jack (right) breaks clear of W Connection defender Christian Ocoro Viveros to devastating effect during the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final.
(Courtesy Allan V Crane/Wired868)

Midfielders: 2.Elton John, 10.Marvin Oliver, 8.Sean De Silva, 7.Jason Marcano, 11.Darren Mitchell, 14.Nicholas Dillon, 45.Ataulla Guerra, 99.Marcus Joseph, 19.Nathaniel Garcia;

Forwards: 33.Willis Plaza, 6.Kerry Baptiste, 26.Jem Gordon,

Coach: Ross Russell

(W Connection)

Goalkeepers: 18.Julani Archibald, 22.Aquelius Sylvester, 1.Terrence Lewis;

Defenders: 21.Shannon Gomez, 4.Maurice Ford, 25.Christian Viveros, 2.Kurt Frederick, 5.Triston Hodge, 35.Keston Julien;