League III 2025 Semifinals Group C First Leg Recap and Preview

📄 Leg 1 Summary – Group C Semifinals

(2) Limón FC (CTR) 2–1 (6) Liga Deportiva Alajuelense (CTR)

Limón FC opened their semifinal series with a narrow but important 2–1 home victory. They controlled long stretches of the match, using pace on the flanks and sharp transitions to break down Alajuelense.
Alajuelense managed to grab a valuable away goal, keeping the tie very much alive heading into Leg 2. Limón hold the advantage, but the slim margin means everything is still to play for.

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(4) C.D. Barrio México (CTR) 3–1 (3) Red Star Belgrade (SER)

Barrio México earned one of their biggest wins of the season, defeating Red Star Belgrade 3–1 in an energetic performance.
The Costa Rican side pressed aggressively, forced turnovers, and capitalized on defensive mistakes from Red Star. The Serbian club did manage to score an away goal, which could be important, but they face an uphill battle in the second leg.

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🔮 Leg 2 Preview – December 6, 2025

Liga Deportiva Alajuelense (CTR) vs. Limón FC (CTR)

Alajuelense return home needing at least a 1–0 win to overturn the deficit. Their away goal gives them a strategic lifeline, and playing in front of their fans should give them a boost.
Limón will try to protect their lead while seeking a crucial away goal that could tilt the aggregate firmly in their favor. Expect a tight, tactical match with momentum swings.

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Red Star Belgrade (SER) vs. C.D. Barrio México (CTR)

Red Star must win by at least two goals to advance outright after falling 3–1 in Costa Rica. Their strong home support and scoring power make a comeback possible, but they cannot afford defensive lapses.
Barrio México enter with confidence and a two-goal cushion. An away goal would force Red Star to score four—a massive advantage. If Barrio México remain compact and counter efficiently, they have a clear path to the final.