Premier World League Group A Round 22nd Recap

Premier World League – Group A Round 22 Recap

Round 22 brought the Group A campaign to a dramatic conclusion, with key shifts in both the title race and relegation battle.

🔝 Top of the Table

• Cienciano (PER) finished strong at the summit with 54 points, sealing their dominance after winning 17 matches and netting an impressive 73 goals. Their consistency across home and away fixtures made them worthy Group A champions.

• Valencia (SPA) weren’t far behind, closing out with 52 points, just two shy of top spot. Despite a late surge, they couldn’t quite snatch the lead but still secured an automatic qualifying position.

• Santa Fe (COL) claimed third with 48 points, finishing 6 points clear of fourth. Their balanced performances ensured they remained in the top three.

⚔️ Race for the Playoffs

• Sporting Cristal (PER) and Universitario (PER) both ended tied on 47 points, making Peru a dominant force in this group. Universitario surged late, climbing into 5th with back-to-back wins.

• Hong Kong FC (HK) rounded out the top six on 45 points, edging past Bologna (ITA) on goal difference to secure the final playoff spot.

📉 Midtable Battles

• Bolognesi (PER), Barcelona (SPA), and Deportivo Cali (COL) all fell just short of the playoff spots despite positive runs earlier in the campaign. Barcelona in particular ended on 37 points, but defensive lapses cost them crucial points.

• Manchester United (UK) and Arsenal (UK) both had underwhelming seasons, finishing mid-table without ever threatening the top half.

❌ Relegation Struggles

• The bottom was a fierce fight, but Pegasus (HK) ended rock bottom with only 17 points, sealing their drop after a tough campaign.

• Montreal Impact (USA) managed just 18 points, also going down after one of their weakest seasons to date.

• U de Chile (CHI) narrowly escaped, finishing 30th with 20 points – just enough to survive thanks to a crucial late win.

⭐ Key Takeaways from Round 22

• Cienciano proved themselves as Group A’s powerhouse, while Valencia and Santa Fe showed resilience to stay competitive.

• Universitario’s late form was one of the big stories, as they leapfrogged into the playoff picture at the perfect time.

• At the bottom, Pegasus and Montreal’s fates were sealed, while U de Chile survived by the narrowest of margins.

With Group A now complete, attention turns to the knockout stage, where the top six will battle for Premier World League glory.