Premier World League – Group C Playoffs Round 2 (Leg Two) Summary
Leg two in Group C delivered drama, tight scorelines, and several teams holding firm to secure their place in the next round. While some clubs protected big first-leg leads, others fought through tense second matches to survive.
Bolívar (BOL) vs Newell’s Old Boys (ARG)
First leg: Bolívar 5–1 Newell’s
Second leg: Newell’s 2–2 Bolívar
Bolívar entered the second leg with a commanding four-goal lead and did exactly what they needed—keep the match under control. Newell’s fought bravely and managed a 2–2 draw at home, but the deficit was too large to overcome. Bolívar advance 7–3 on aggregate, looking strong and consistent.
LA Galaxy (USA) vs Newcastle United (UK)
First leg: LA Galaxy 2–1 Newcastle
Second leg: LA Galaxy 1–1 Newcastle
LA Galaxy finish off a disciplined two-leg performance with a 1–1 home draw. Newcastle needed a victory to turn the tie around but couldn’t find the breakthrough they hoped for. With a steady defensive effort, Galaxy go through 3–2 on aggregate, moving forward with momentum and confidence.
Borussia Dortmund (GER) vs Crystal Palace (UK)
First leg: Dortmund 3–0 Palace
Second leg: Palace 1–2 Dortmund
Dortmund continued their dominance, following up their three-goal first-leg win with another strong showing in the second match. Crystal Palace pushed and even took the lead early, but Dortmund’s quality shone through as they turned it around for a 2–1 win. Dortmund advance 5–1 on aggregate, one of the most decisive results in Group C.
FC Tokyo (JAP) vs Urawa Reds (JAP)
First leg: FC Tokyo 1–1 Urawa
Second leg: Urawa Reds 0–2 FC Tokyo
The closest matchup of the Group C playoffs ended in a decisive turnaround. FC Tokyo, who were held at home in the first leg, delivered a superb away performance—shutting out Urawa and scoring twice to seal the victory. With a 3–1 aggregate win, FC Tokyo move on, showing composure in one of the tightest Japanese derbies of the competition.
Group C Teams Advancing to the Next Round:
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Bolívar (BOL)
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LA Galaxy (USA)
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Borussia Dortmund (GER)
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FC Tokyo (JAP)
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