The semifinal stage for the 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 on Wednesday at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.
This was determined at the draw for the semi-finals at the TTFA head office, Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo yesterday morning.
Central, which lost 2-0 to Caledonia AIA in last year's final, will face Malabar from 5pm in the opening game of a double-header at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Wednesday, Connection and North East will clash from 7.30 pm.
The final will take place on December 18 from 7.30pm, following a third place playoff at 5 pm at the same venue.
The TTFA also wishes to officially announce that the winners of the 2013 FA Trophy will receive $50,000 along with the prestigious Trophy, with $30,000 going to the runners up and $20,000 for the third place finishers.
Norris Ferguson, who was present at yesterday's draw, said Central FC will be keen on advancing to the final and taking the title this year.
"We are very excited about this competition and the fact that we are one match away from making it to our second consecutive FA Final," Ferguson said.
"And we are proud to be able to vie for the $50,000 first prize and would like to thank the organisers, the TTFA, for their efforts in bringing this incentive forward."
Connection's manager Raymond McLean added that the Toyota Cup champions would be looking to capture yet another Cup title.
"We are definitely looking to take the FA as well. No match is expected to be an easy one but we take each game on its merit. At the same time we will not be overawed by any team," McLean said. "We have a pretty decent record in the FA Trophy and this is also a prestigious title to play for."
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