League III Group D Round 1 Recap

Here’s the recap for Group D – Round 1 play of League III !

⚽ Group D – Round 1 Recap (League III)

The first round in Group D delivered plenty of goals, drama, and a clear indication of which sides are ready to compete at the top.

🔝 Strong Openers

• Zamora F.C. (VEN) set the tone early with a 4–2 victory, putting them top of the table on goal difference after a lively attacking display.

• San Lorenzo de Almagro (ARG) followed closely behind, winning 3–0 at home, showing defensive strength and clinical finishing.

• AIK Fotboll (SWE) also impressed, defeating their opponent 3–1, ensuring Sweden a bright start.

• L.D.U. Quito (ECU) earned a solid 2–1 victory, while Metropolitanos F.C. (VEN) matched that result, giving Venezuela two wins in the opening round.

• Talleres de Córdoba (ARG) added to Argentina’s strong start with a narrow 3–2 away win, proving their resilience.

• Bucha (UKR) and Always Ready (BOL) both picked up valuable 2–1 victories, rounding out the group of early winners.

🤝 Hard-Fought Draws

• Mushuc Runa S.C. (ECU) and Deportivo Táchira F.C. (VEN) shared points in a 2–2 draw, a balanced battle with goals at both ends.

• Bentin Tacna Heroica (PER) and Club Destroyers (BOL) also finished 1–1, leaving both sides level in the early standings.

🔻 Rough Starts

Several teams had a difficult opening:

• Aledals IK (SWE) lost 0–1, a narrow setback but still leaves them empty-handed.

• Arameisk-Syrianska IF (SWE) also fell 2–3, despite scoring twice, highlighting defensive issues.

• Defensa y Justicia (ARG) started poorly with a 0–1 defeat, in contrast to Argentina’s other winning sides.

• Centro Atlético Fénix (URU) were beaten 2–3, conceding late and wasting their home advantage.

• Blooming (BOL) endured a 1–3 loss, while Independiente del Valle (ECU) suffered a 0–2 defeat, leaving Ecuador with mixed fortunes.

• Club Plaza Colonia de Deportes (URU) had a tough outing, falling 2–4 away.

• The worst loss belonged to R.S.C. Anderlecht (BEL), who were beaten 0–2, leaving them bottom of the table with a -2 goal difference.

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📊 Early Takeaways

• Venezuela shines brightest, with Zamora and Metropolitanos both winning and Táchira drawing.

• Argentina also looks strong, with San Lorenzo and Talleres victorious, though Defensa y Justicia stumbled.

• Sweden had mixed results: AIK won, but Aledals and Arameisk-Syrianska lost.

• Ecuador produced a win, a draw, and a loss—an up-and-down start.

• Uruguay struggled, with both Fénix and Plaza Colonia falling.

• Belgium’s Anderlecht finds itself at the bottom after just one round.

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🔥 After Round 1, Zamora F.C. leads the standings thanks to their four-goal performance, but with eight teams already sitting on three points, Group D looks set for a fierce battle in the coming weeks.