League III 2025 Group A Semifinal Second Leg Recap + Final Preview

**League III 2025 – Group A Semifinals

Second Leg Summary (12/6/2025)**

(6) Toronto FC (CND) 3–3 (2) Deportivo Garcilaso (PER)

Toronto FC fought bravely at home, pushing for a comeback after losing the first leg 4–2. They matched Garcilaso goal-for-goal in a thrilling 3–3 draw. However, the aggregate score ended 7–5 in favor of Deportivo Garcilaso, allowing the Peruvian side to secure their spot in the final with a composed and resilient performance.

(3) Pirata FC (PER) 4–0 (7) Deportivo Iquique (CHI)

Pirata FC delivered the most dominant showing of the semifinal second legs. After a tight 3–2 win in the first leg, they returned home and demolished Deportivo Iquique with a decisive 4–0 victory, finishing the series with a convincing 7–2 aggregate. Pirata FC’s attack was relentless, and their defense locked down every Iquique chance.

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**Group A Final Preview – 12/8/2025

(2) Deportivo Garcilaso (PER) vs. (3) Pirata FC (PER)**

It’s an all-Peruvian showdown for the Group A crown.

Deportivo Garcilaso

• Entering the final with strong offensive form (7 goals over two legs).

• Showed composure under pressure by withstanding Toronto’s push in Canada.

• Will rely on midfield control and clinical finishing.

Pirata FC

• Coming off the most dominant semifinal performance of the group.

• Their attack has been explosive, scoring 7 goals across both legs against Iquique.

• Defensive discipline plus lethal counterattacks make them dangerous.

What to Expect

• A fast, technical, and high-energy match between two confident Peruvian squads.

• Garcilaso’s structured approach vs. Pirata FC’s dynamic and aggressive style.

• Both teams arrive unbeaten in the knockout stage—with momentum, goals, and something to prove.

• Only the winner will be promoted to League II while the loser will have to play League III next year and try for promotion.