Premier World League – Group B Playoffs Round 2 (Leg Two) Summary
Leg two delivered tense, defensive battles and dramatic finishes across all four ties in Group B, with several teams holding on to their first-leg advantages to book their place in the next phase.
Melgar (PER) vs Internacional (BRA)
First leg: Melgar 4–0 Internacional
Second leg: Internacional 0–3 Melgar
Melgar completed a dominant two-leg performance, crushing Internacional again with a 3–0 away win. Their aggregate score of 7–0 makes this one of the most lopsided playoff matchups of the round. Melgar advance with confidence and serious momentum.
Columbus Crew (USA) vs Boca Juniors (ARG)
First leg: Columbus 3–2 Boca
Second leg: Boca 0–0 Columbus
Columbus Crew arrived in Buenos Aires with a one-goal cushion and protected it with a disciplined defensive effort. A tense 0–0 draw was enough to see them through 3–2 on aggregate. Boca pushed hard for an equalizer but couldn’t break through, ending their playoff run.
Gamba Osaka (JAP) vs Emelec (ECU)
First leg: 3–3
Second leg: Emelec 1–1 Gamba Osaka (After Extra Time: 0–0, 0–1)
The tightest matchup of the round needed extra time to be decided. After a 1–1 regulation draw, Gamba Osaka struck in the second extra period, earning a clutch away goal to win the tie. The Japanese side advances 5–4 on aggregate, surviving a hard-fought battle against a resilient Emelec.
Houston Dynamo (USA) vs Chicago Fire (USA)
First leg: Houston 3–2 Chicago
Second leg: Chicago 3–0 Houston
Chicago Fire produced one of the biggest turnarounds of the round. Trailing after the first leg, they stormed back at home with a 3–0 victory, overturning the deficit and advancing 5–3 on aggregate. Houston failed to match Chicago’s intensity and exit the competition.
Qualified from Group B Round 2:
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Melgar (PER)
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Columbus Crew (USA)
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Gamba Osaka (JAP)
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Chicago Fire (USA)
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