Connection start FA defence

W CONNECTION will begin their defence of the FA Trophy today when they oppose T&T Pro League rivals Defence Force in the feature first round clash, from 7 pm, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. Thirty-two teams are in action today in 16 matches across the country, with 2002 runners-up Arima Fire facing off against F&E Electrical Diamond United at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, Arima at 5 pm while, at the same venue, Pro League leaders CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh meet Hearty Food Bulls.

Other Matches: At Hasely Crawford Stadium: - Police (Super League) vs Samba Xtra Malt East San Juan United, 5 pm; At Manny Ramjohn Stadium -  South Starworld Strikers vs La Famille, 5 pm; Club Sando vs Tobago United, 7 pm; At Marvin Lee Stadium -  Joe Public (EFA ) vs Couva Players United, 5 pm; Joe Public (Pro League) vs Petrotrin, 7 pm; At Palo Seco Recreation Ground - SWIF vs Cocorite United, 6 pm; At St James Barracks -  Police (SFA) vs Excel Oriental, 3.30 pm; At Queen’s Park Savannah - Defence Force (Super League) vs Riverpool, 3.30 pm; At Valsayn - TSTT vs Queen’s Park, 3.30 pm; At Mahaica Oval - Point Fortin Civic Centre vs Valencia United, 3.30 pm; At WASA Grounds -  WASA Clean & White vs North East Stars, 3.30 pm; At St Augustine -  Carib vs St Francois Nationals, 3.30 pm.