Saunders, Blue Star clash today

by Bernard Perera

The giants of local soccer Saunders SC the Kit Premier League Champions and Champion of Champions Blue Star SC from Kalutara will meet today at the Sugathadasa Stadium under lights.

This game is arranged to give the soccer fans in Sri Lanka a chance to witness the two super teams in action.

This year's Premier League Champs from Pettah, Saunders SC who has never lost a game to Blue Star SC at any level will go all out to maintain their unblemished record. With this intention Saunders have brought in a former stalwart from Ratnam SC and Sri Lanka's Cup winner Mohamed Amanulla to strengthen the side.

Amanulla who was out of the game for a short period has been practising with Pettah Club and has reached the peak form once again. His inclusion could boost the chances for Saunders. Chatura Maduranga, Dudley Steinwhill and Manjula Sirisena will add more strength for Saunders.

Meanwhile Blue Stars SC, the team that won the Premier League title last year and was placed fourth at the recently concluded championship is sure to give the Pettah Club a torrid time.

Though they could not reach the top at the League Championship. They came up with fine performance to grab the Champion of Champions Trophy beating strong Negombo Youth SC one goal to nil. This victory also helped to took a place to play in the AFC Presidents Cup tournament in Nepal next month.

Blue Star players are also hard at tracing in preparation for the Nepal tour. They will go that to maintain their supremacy as Champion of Champions.

All proceeds of this game will be shared by the teams according to FFSL officials. The spectators who are expected to throng the stadium to witness the came back of former Stalwart Amanulla are sure to receive their money's worth the teams.