League III Group C Round 13 Recap

Here’s the full recap of Group C Round 13 of League III play:

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⚽ Group C – Round 13 Recap

Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) remain dominant at the top, sitting on 29 points after 13 matches. With the league’s best attack (43 goals scored) and a massive +30 goal difference, they look like clear favorites for promotion.

Limón F.C. (CTR) keep pace in second with 25 points, proving to be tough competitors at home with 19 goals scored in front of their fans. However, their away form hasn’t been as convincing.

Shamrock Rovers (IRL) climb into third on 23 points, leading a very tight mid-table pack. Their attack has been steady, but they’ll need to shore up their defense to stay in the top four.

Drogheda United (IRL) sit just one point behind with 22 points, tied on wins with Shamrock but slightly weaker in goal difference. Both Irish clubs are in the mix for a top spot.

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (GER) and C.D. Barrio México (CTR) share 20 points each, hovering mid-table. Hoffenheim’s defense is stronger, but Barrio México have shown resilience in close matches.

The mid-section continues with Lech Poznań (POL), FK Vojvodina (SER), and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense (CTR) all tied on 19 points. Each has been inconsistent, with both wins and costly losses leaving them just outside the top six.

Arsenal Kyiv (UKR) and Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) sit on 18 points, needing a push if they want to stay competitive. Frankfurt’s away struggles are hurting them, while Kyiv’s defense has been leaky.

Lower down, Górnik Zabrze (POL) (17 pts), FK Partizan (SER) (16 pts), and Red Star Belgrade (SER) (16 pts) are slipping further behind. Red Star’s -3 goal difference shows their struggle to balance attack and defense.

At the bottom half:

• Bohemians F.C. (IRL) (15 pts) and FC Kramatorsk (UKR) (15 pts) are in danger if they can’t improve.

• KS Cracovia (POL) (14 pts) and Olympique de Marseille (FRA) (13 pts) are barely clinging on, with Marseille especially struggling to score enough goals.

• FSC Bukovyna Chernivtsi (UKR) (11 pts) are collapsing defensively, having conceded 44 goals already.

• Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) sit dead last with just 5 points and a staggering -39 goal difference after conceding 57 goals in 13 matches – their worst showing in years.

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🔑 Key Storylines:

• Bayer Leverkusen in control: dominant scoring record and 4-point cushion at the top.

• Playoff race heating up: Shamrock, Drogheda, Hoffenheim, and Barrio México all chasing Limón.

• Packed mid-table: 7th to 12th place separated by just 2 points.

• Olympique Lyonnais collapse: winless, worst defense in the group, and almost certain relegation if form doesn’t change.