The Vancouver Whitecaps wrapped up their Champions League group campaign with maximum points and a 4-1 win, guaranteeing a top-three seed for the knockout round.
VANCOUVER — With a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal spot already secured, it was all about goals, points and seeding for the Vancouver Whitecaps in their final Group C game on Wednesday.
The Whitecaps knew a win against Trinidad and Tobago side Central FC would give them maximum points from their four group matches, guaranteeing a top-three seed for the quarterfinals and the likelihood of an easier path in the knockout stage.
The 'Caps were dominant from kickoff on their way to a 4-1 victory, and despite switching off a little before the half, they got some crucial goals to add to their differential, which ends as plus-eight.