Premier World League Group C Round 17th Results

 

Premier World League – Group C Round 17 Review

Round 17 in Group C of the Premier World League brought excitement, upsets, and some major positional shifts across the standings. Here’s how each team stands after this week’s matches.

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🔝 Top Contenders

1. Bolívar (BOL) – Sitting strong at the top with 51 points, unbeaten in their last five. Their goal difference of +35 is the best in the group.

2. Urawa Reds (JAP) – Just 3 points off the top, holding second place with consistent results and 16 goals conceded—the fewest in the group.

3. FC Tokyo (JAP) – Remain in 3rd, the highest-scoring team (69 goals) and one of the most dangerous attacks in the entire league.

4. Newell’s (ARG) – A solid 4th place with 50 points, staying in the chase despite dropping a couple of points recently.

5. Cerezo Osaka (JAP) – In 5th, with one of the stingiest defenses at home (only 13 conceded).

6. Vegalta Sendai (JAP) – Up 1 spot to 6th; inconsistent away form remains their Achilles’ heel.

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⬆️ Mid-Table Movers

7. Crystal Palace (UK) – Hold 7th place, making steady progress with a balanced record at home and away.

8. Newcastle United (UK) – Climb 1 spot to 8th, helped by a strong defense and recent away wins.

9. Hamburger SV (GER) – Drop one spot to 9th despite scoring freely; defensive lapses cost them.

10. York United FC (CND) – Up to 10th, winning key games to move into the upper half of the table.

11. Unión Española (CHI) – Slip 4 spots to 11th after two defeats; struggling to find rhythm.

12. Manchester City (UK) – Hold 12th with 43 points; away form remains an issue.

13. Sevilla (SPA) – Move up 1 spot to 13th, riding on solid home results.

14. The Strongest (BOL) – Up to 14th, staying unbeaten at home.

15. Atlético Madrid (SPA) – Jump 2 spots to 15th after a strong run of results.

16. General Díaz (PAR) – Rise 2 spots to 16th, boosted by a much-improved defensive showing.

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⚖️ The Survival Zone

17. Santa Tecla (SAL) – Up from 19th to 17th; a vital home win lifts them out of immediate danger.

18. New York Red Bulls (USA) – Down 4 spots to 18th after a poor run away from home.

19. LA Galaxy (USA) – Drop 2 spots to 19th, struggling in both boxes.

20. Hansa Rostock (GER) – Move up 1 to 20th, relying heavily on home points.

21. Juventus (ITA) – Up 4 spots to 21st, finally finding some form after a slow start.

22. Austin FC (USA) – Stay 22nd, hampered by the league’s leakiest defense (63 goals conceded).

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⬇️ Lower Danger Zone

23. Norwich (UK) – Drop 3 spots to 23rd, lacking consistency.

24. Babuna (MC) – Remain 24th, plagued by a -16 goal difference.

25. Rosario (ARG) – Hold 25th but still too close to the bottom for comfort.

26. Ulsan Hyundai FC (SK) – Stay 26th, with away struggles continuing.

27. Zenit Saint Petersburg (RUS) – Down 2 spots to 27th, now firmly in relegation danger.

28. FC Edmonton (CND) – Rise 5 spots to 28th after an important win, giving hope for survival.

29. Borussia Dortmund (GER) – Fall 4 places to 29th, unable to break their losing streak.

30. Santos (BRA) – Drop 2 spots to 30th; a nightmare season continues.

31. Necaxa (MEX) – Still 31st, scoring only 13 goals in 17 matches.

32. América (MEX) – Remain bottom with just 12 points, worst attack in Group C and no wins in the last five.

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📌 Key Takeaways

• Bolívar, Urawa Reds, and FC Tokyo look like the trio to beat, with dominant performances week after week.

• Santa Tecla and FC Edmonton made survival pushes this week.

• The bottom four—Necaxa, Santos, Borussia Dortmund, and América—are in deep trouble and need a dramatic turnaround to avoid relegation.