Connection vie for vital points today

Both teams were beaten by Pumas UNAM of Mexico in their opening matches in the threeteam group. Connection fell 4-2 at home on August 3 while Progreso lost 2-0 away to the Mexican outfit last Thursday.

With only one team advancing to the knockout phase, after the four-match round, both Connection and Progreso will be desirous of a win in order to keep up the pressure on Pumas.