Toronto FC's 2011 campaign has left plenty to be desired, but with a favorable result in Nicaragua Tuesday night (10 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel), the Reds can seal their place in the CONCACAF Champions League group stage.
On the strength of two Joao Plata goals, TFC took the home leg of its preliminary tie with Real Esteli, 2-1, but a late away goal by Alesandro Calero could be a huge factor in determining which team moves forward. If Esteli can hold serve at home, TFC would be in line to suffer another setback in a trying year north of the border.
The winner of the TFC-Esteli tie gets placed in Group C with Pumas UNAM, Tauro and either FC Dallas or Alianza.
How do you see TFC's match unfolding? With its bevy of new players, do you see TFC being able to make any noise in the CCL, should it qualify?
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