FA Trophy

Darren Mitchell stood shell-shocked for almost a minute at the penalty spot, and in his background were members of DIRECTV W Connection players and staff celebrating what was their fourth overall FA Trophy title, and third title this season.

Tomorrow’s semi-cinal stage for the 2013 TTFA FA Trophy competition will see last year’s runners up Central FC up against Super League campaigners Malabar FC and W Connection against North East Stars at Ato Boldon Stadium.

Trinidad and Tobago internationals Daneil Cyrus and Joevin Jones, fresh from unsuccessful trials in Vietnam and Italy respectfully, are likely to be wedged into DIRECTV W Connection’s squad for Wednesday’s FA Trophy Final against rivals Central FC from 7:30 p.m. at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

Super League club  Malabar Football Club will strive to become the first lower division team in the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) FA Trophy final for seven years, when they face Pro League Central FC next Wednesday in the opening match of a semi-final double-header at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva.

Central FC survived a “Ratty” scare to defeat Malabar FC 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw, and a second string DIRECTV W Connection warmed late to defeat North East Stars 3-0 in Wednesday night’s FA Trophy semi-final round at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

Three TT Pro League clubs advanced into the semi-final round of the 2013 FA Trophy competition, but with slim results on Wednesday.

UNSUNG Digicel Pro League leaders DIRECTV W Connection have added the 2013 FA Trophy to its Christmas wish list.

Former winners DirecTV W Connection and Super League outfit Guaya United will clash for the second time in ten days when they meet in the quarterfinal round of the T&T Football Association FA Trophy on Wednesday.