Here’s the full recap for Group A – Round 12 of League III play!
⚽ Group A – Round 12 Recap | League III
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CND) remain top of the table with 27 points, pulling away after a strong home record (6W, 0D, 0L) and securing another win this round. Their attack (37 goals) is the best in the group.
Excelsior Rotterdam (NEATH) hold on to 2nd place with 26 points, just one point behind Vancouver. They’ve been consistent away from home but were only able to add a draw in this round.
Deportivo Garcilaso (PER) sit in 3rd with 24 points, continuing to apply pressure on the leaders despite another draw.
Chaco Petrolero (BOL) climb into the top 4 with 23 points, overtaking Pirata FC (PER) on goal difference after a crucial result this round.
Toronto FC (CND) round out the top 6 on 21 points, bouncing back after a tough stretch with back-to-back wins.
In the mid-table battle, things are tight:
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Deportes Iquique (CHI) and Audax Italiano (CHI) both sit on 20 points, staying in the chase.
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Dynamo Moscow (RUS) are holding steady with 19 points but have struggled to turn draws into wins.
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Casa Sports (SEN) and AZ Alkmaar (NEATH) each have 18 points, still within striking distance of the top 6.
The lower half of the table saw some movement:
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ASCE La Linguère (SEN) dropped after a loss, sitting at 15 points.
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Atlético Ottawa (CND) and PFC CSKA Moscow (RUS) are stuck on 14 points, unable to make ground this round.
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AS Dakar Sacré-Cœur (SEN) improved slightly, now at 13 points, while SC Heerenveen (NEATH) remain on 12 points after another defeat.
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Club Deportivo Palestino (CHI) trail at 11 points, but at least managed to avoid defeat this round.
At the bottom, the struggles continue:
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FC Akron Tolyatti (RUS) have just 9 points, losing again.
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Shandong Luneng Taishan (CHN) and Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao (CHN) are firmly stuck in relegation danger with 7 and 2 points respectively. Guangzhou remain winless after 12 matches, conceding a massive 54 goals.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
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Vancouver and Excelsior remain the clear frontrunners, separated by just 1 point.
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The fight for the top 4 spots is heating up with Garcilaso, Chaco, and Pirata all within 1–2 points of each other.
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Dynamo through AZ Alkmaar form a congested mid-table where one win can mean jumping 3–4 positions.
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At the bottom, Guangzhou’s survival hopes look bleak, while Akron and Shandong desperately need momentum.
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