League III 2025 – Group D Quarterfinals
Second Leg Results Summary
The second-leg action in Group D delivered drama, strong home performances, and a few late scares—but ultimately, all four advancing clubs secured their semifinal spots with authority.
(9) Club Plaza Colonia de Deportes (URU) vs (2) Bentin Tacna Heroica (PER)
Second Leg: Plaza Colonia 3–0 Bentin Tacna
Aggregate: 5–1 Plaza Colonia
Plaza Colonia completed a dominant two-match performance, turning their first-leg comeback into a confident aggregate victory. The Uruguayans controlled the second leg from start to finish, eliminating the higher-seeded Bentin Tacna with a professional, composed display. Plaza Colonia enter the semifinals as one of the hottest teams in Group D.
(6) L.D.U. Quito (ECU) vs (5) Mushuc Runa S.C. (ECU)
Second Leg: LDU Quito 1–0 Mushuc Runa
Aggregate: 4–3 LDU Quito
The all-Ecuadorian showdown remained tight until the final whistle. After a wild 3–3 first leg, LDU Quito tightened up defensively at home and found the decisive goal they needed. Mushuc Runa pushed late, but LDU stayed firm, securing passage to the semifinals in a hard-fought and emotionally intense tie.
(4) Blooming (BOL) vs (7) Independiente del Valle (ECU)
Second Leg: Independiente del Valle 0–2 Blooming
Aggregate: 7–1 Blooming
Blooming delivered the most dominant overall performance of the quarterfinal round. After smashing their opponents 5–1 in Bolivia, they traveled to Ecuador and won again, showing their balance, depth, and tactical maturity. Blooming enter the semifinals as the clear favorite, boasting huge momentum and the strongest aggregate scoreline of the round.
(3) Club Destroyers (BOL) vs (8) San Lorenzo de Almagro (ARG)
Second Leg: San Lorenzo 1–2 Destroyers
Aggregate: 5–4 Destroyers
The most intense tie of the round nearly turned chaotic. After a 3–3 shootout in Bolivia, Destroyers went to Argentina and delivered a clutch away win. San Lorenzo fought hard and briefly threatened an upset, but Destroyers struck at key moments to seal a narrow aggregate victory. They advance with confidence, though defensive concerns remain.
Group D Semifinals Preview
The semifinals promise exciting matchups, contrasting styles, and plenty of unpredictability.
(9) Club Plaza Colonia (URU) vs (6) L.D.U. Quito (ECU)
A fascinating Uruguay-vs-Ecuador clash awaits.
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Plaza Colonia arrive in fantastic form after a commanding 5–1 aggregate win. Their defense has tightened, and their attack is fluid and efficient.
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LDU Quito come in battle-tested, surviving a tense duel with Mushuc Runa. Their experience and ability to score in key moments make them dangerous.
Edge: Slight advantage to Plaza Colonia due to momentum, but LDU’s quality and knockout pedigree make this a near 50-50 tie.
(4) Blooming (BOL) vs (3) Club Destroyers (BOL)
Bolivian Derby – High Stakes
This semifinal is a massive national rivalry showdown.
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Blooming look unstoppable with a 7–1 aggregate demolition in the quarterfinals. Their attack is firing on all cylinders and their defense looks stable.
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Destroyers showed heart and resilience, but conceded four goals over two legs. They must tighten up to counter Blooming’s firepower.
Edge: Blooming enter as the strong favorite, but derbies are unpredictable—Destroyers will treat this like a final.
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