**Premier World League Playoffs – Group A
Round 2, Leg 2 Summary**
Leg 2 brought intensity, tight scorelines, and a couple of decisive performances as Group A continued its battle for playoff supremacy. Here's how each matchup concluded:
Universitario (PER) vs. Alianza Lima (PER)
Leg 2 Result:
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Alianza Lima 0–1 Universitario
Universitario completed a dominant two-leg performance over their rivals. After winning 3–0 in Leg 1, they secured another victory in Leg 2 thanks to a disciplined defensive showing and a late deciding goal. Universitario advances with a 4–0 aggregate and looks like one of the strongest contenders in the group.
Sporting Cristal (PER) vs. Santa Fe (COL)
Leg 2 Result:
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Santa Fe 1–3 Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal once again took control of the matchup. Their offense clicked from the start, and despite Santa Fe’s attempts to rally, Cristal pulled away convincingly. With back-to-back wins (2–1 in Leg 1), Sporting Cristal advances comfortably on a 5–2 aggregate.
Cienciano (PER) vs. Deportivo Cali (COL)
Leg 2 Result:
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Deportivo Cali 1–1 Cienciano
Cienciano came into Leg 2 with a strong 4–2 lead from the first meeting and handled the second leg with maturity. A 1–1 draw in Cali was enough to secure advancement. Their balanced approach sees them move forward on a 5–3 aggregate, proving efficient across both legs.
Valencia (SPA) vs. Sport Boys (PER)
Leg 2 Result:
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Sport Boys 1–0 Valencia
Sport Boys delivered a strong response after falling 3–1 in Spain, taking the win at home. Despite the victory, the deficit was too large to overcome. Valencia’s Leg 1 performance carries them through on a 3–2 aggregate, though Sport Boys made them sweat in the final minutes.
Group A Leg 2 Highlights
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Universitario and Sporting Cristal both completed dominant sweeps.
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Cienciano maintained control and advanced with composure.
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Valencia survives a scare but moves on thanks to their strong first-leg advantage.
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