League III Group A Quarterfinals – Full Summary
The quarterfinals delivered a mix of dominant performances, tight battles, and dramatic second legs as four teams punched their ticket to the semifinals.
Deportivo Garcilaso (PER) vs Audax Italiano (CHI)
Deportivo Garcilaso were the most dominant team of the round. A crushing 4–0 win in the first leg set the tone, and they followed it up with a composed 3–2 victory away in Chile.
Aggregate: 7–2 Garcilaso
They advance with the largest margin in the quarterfinals.
Toronto FC (CND) vs Excelsior Rotterdam (NEATH)
This was the closest and most balanced matchup. After a 2–2 draw in the first leg, Toronto FC edged the second leg 3–2, showing sharp offensive form at home.
Aggregate: 5–4 Toronto FC
A strong showing sends them into the semifinals.
Deportivo Iquique (CHI) vs Chaco Petrolero (BOL)
Deportivo Iquique delivered one of the standout performances of the round. They won both legs — 2–1 away and 4–3 at home — showcasing efficiency and resilience in a high-scoring tie.
Aggregate: 6–4 Iquique
They enter the semifinals as one of the hottest teams in the competition.
Pirata FC (PER) vs Club Deportivo Palestino (CHI)
Pirata FC took the first leg 3–2 at home and held their ground in Chile with a 1–1 draw. Their discipline and early advantage were enough to secure qualification.
Aggregate: 4–3 Pirata FC
They advance with a steady, controlled performance.
League III Group A Semifinals Preview
Two Peru–Canada–Chile storylines and two very different styles of play set up a pair of fascinating semifinal clashes.
(2) Deportivo Garcilaso (PER) vs (6) Toronto FC (CND)
Garcilaso’s form:
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7 goals in the quarterfinals
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Flawless home and away performances
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Strongest defense in the round
Toronto’s form:
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Unbeaten in their last three matches
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Attack firing with 5 goals over two legs
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Comfortable playing in tight, high-pressure games
What to expect:
Garcilaso enter as favorites with their dominant play and airtight defending. However, Toronto FC’s ability to stay composed in close matches — and their versatility in attack — gives them a real chance to pull an upset. This matchup should be a battle between Garcilaso’s structure and Toronto’s dynamism.
(7) Deportivo Iquique (CHI) vs (3) Pirata FC (PER)
Iquique’s form:
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Won both legs in the quarterfinals
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Scored a round-high 6 goals
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Momentum and confidence at their peak
Pirata FC’s form:
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Efficient, disciplined, and strong at home
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Only one loss in their last five matches
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Solid defensive shape
What to expect:
Iquique come in as the more explosive side, riding a wave of offensive firepower. Pirata FC, on the other hand, rely on structure and patience, grinding out results when it matters. This semifinal pits Iquique’s aggressive attack against Pirata’s measured, counterattacking style — a true contrast of football philosophies.
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