Big Scores, Bigger Stakes: The Front-Runner Rolls On as the Pack Jostles
The last matchday delivered another loud reminder that the summit is currently non-negotiable. FC Anderson Park North Sydney kept the unbeaten run spotless with a ruthless 13–0 away win, stretching the gap to nine points at the top and moving to 73 scored, 10 conceded. Behind them, the chasing line tightened: Bacon Boys FC took care of business to edge onto 34 points, while FC SPIDERS Sydney dropped ground with a draw that leaves them needing momentum.
Diddillibah FC continued to look like a genuine disruptor, turning a one-goal lead into a comfortable win and staying in touch with third. In the Golden Boot race, Pityu Smidt nudged up to 29, while James Dillon’s explosion to 28 keeps the pressure on every defence in the league.
With the top four compressed behind the leader, the next set of fixtures feels like a measuring stick for title ambition.
Aira FC answered last week’s wobble with a ruthless 18–0 response, and they stay top on 40 points — but only just. FC Kawasaki Tokyo kept pace with an emphatic 27–0, moving to 39, while 丸男 held firm after a tense 0–0 to remain one point further back.
The scoring story is tilting heavily Aira’s way too: Koetsu Torisei struck 11 times to surge to 84 goals overall, setting a daunting standard for the chasing pack.
The table has flipped into a two-team dead heat, with the chasing pair suddenly looking vulnerable.
Just Vale and Blue Pixies now share top spot on 41 points after round-defining routs, while Waitakere United slipped to third following a rare setback that also doubled their goals conceded for the season. Wellington Phoenix kept pace in fourth, and the pressure is only building behind the leaders.
The scoring race is tightening at the summit: Henry Subritzky exploded with +11 to reach 67, while Joaquin Clavijo matched him with +7 (now 63). Patuone Brooks stayed relentless with +3 to lead all scorers on 90.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Just Vale (60 points), 2nd - Wellington Phoenix (58 points), 3rd - Blue Pixies (54 points), 4th - Waitakere United (53 points)• Promoted this season: Supercars FC, Forest Rangers, sportlatic DC
YooSin 태권도 kept the tempo high with another emphatic win, stretching to 44 points and an eye-catching six conceded all season. The sharpest reply came from Yeongjongdo Island, who ripped up the script with a 19-goal blitz to stay second, while fc olleh stayed neat and clinical to remain within one win of the runners-up. Hamit Berkan continues to bend the scoring race to his will—he added 12 more to surge to 93—while Tae Hong Seon U chipped in 7 to keep Yeongjongdo’s attack roaring.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - fc olleh (57 points), 2nd - YooSin 태권도 (55 points), 3rd - Swans FC (52 points), 4th - Yeongjongdo Island (50 points), 5th - Andong Mackerels (48 points)• Promoted this season: mercykawai, GO9MA, Korea Bany
The Academy cruised again to stay unbeaten and three points clear, while Dhaka Abahani Limited kept the chase alive with another emphatic win. Beanibazar SC underlined their top-four grip with a ruthless rout, and Narayanganj FC were checked after a heavy defeat. In the scoring race, Shams Das exploded for +11 and Shamim Shanto added +13 to ignite the golden-boot battle.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Dhaka Abahani Limited (66 points), 2nd - The Academy (60 points), 3rd - Beanibazar SC (54 points)
Yanbian and baobeiqiqi Kept the Pressure On as Tongzhou Hit Top Gear
Yanbian FC stayed clear at the summit after a ruthless 15–0 win, while reigning champions baobeiqiqi answered with a controlled 3–0 to remain just two points back. The loudest statement came from Tongzhou Lions, who stormed to another 15–0 and tightened their grip on third. Sydney Warriors edged lanxingxing1–0, keeping the chasing pack bunched.
The golden-boot race stayed hot: Jhong Shun Gu struck 6 and You Yi Jiang added 4, while Guoping Song exploded for 7 to surge up the charts.
Aurangabad’s Statement Win Tightens the Summit Squeeze
The top four refused to blink, but Aurangabad F.C. landed the loudest blow, pulling clear at the top on 42 points and keeping Rangdajied UFC (41) at arm’s length. FC Pune City stayed in touch on 39, while Bengaluru slipped to fourth on 38 after a bruising setback that widened the gap at the very top.
In front of goal, Udayachal Aggarwal stole the headlines with +6 to reach 56, matched by teammate Paul Kraemer adding +3. Pune’s punch remained constant as Saquib Masih moved to 70 (+3) and Vighnesh Bajaj surged +5 to 42, setting up another tense week at the top.
Leaders extend the gap as chasing pack trades heavy blows
Statement wins reshape the run-in narrative
The table stretched at the top after a commanding round that underlined why Area6ten9okini. remain the side to catch. A ruthless away performance pushed the leaders to 45 points, opening daylight on their nearest pursuers while maintaining a defence that still looks untouchable. Behind them, Tak Tigers stayed second thanks to another controlled display, but the margin for error is thinning.
The most eye-catching surge came from Deportivo Dekara, whose emphatic victory vaulted them back into third and restored confidence after recent stumbles. Atilico de nezzuri also edged forward with a narrow but vital win that keeps the top four within reach.
The scorers’ charts mirrored the drama. Panupong Roongmorakot exploded with 10 goals to move onto 46, while Sawarng Onsiri added 1 to stay narrowly ahead on 48. Alparslan Demirer struck 10, and Mesbah Demdoum chipped in 3, setting up a fascinating next phase.
Cittá Beland kept their iron grip with a 27–0 rout, stretching an outrageous record to 329 scored and just 2 conceded. Christopher Weidner continues to rewrite the numbers, adding 21 more to reach 221. Xagħra United stayed one point back after a clean 13–0 win, while Birkirkara’s 12–0 maintained their chase. Eyes now turn to the looming top-of-the-table collision.
Top-Two Standoff Leaves the Door Ajar After a Twist-Filled Weekend
The title race held its breath last time out as Ferencváros and Dacians White Wolves cancelled each other in a scoreless summit stalemate, while the chasing pack took chunks out of the script. Moldavian Stars edged a 1–0 win to tighten the congestion behind the top three, and FC Sheriff Tiraspol’s 2–1 success kept their momentum rolling. FC Hermannstadt stayed ruthless with another big haul, keeping second place in sight.
This week’s spotlight shifts to the heavyweights again: Ferencváros face a direct test against Hermannstadt, and the Wolves can’t afford any post-derby drift. In the Golden Boot race, Hyung Seok Park added 2 to reach 53, while Argun Mayruk struck 3 to climb to 30 — pressure everywhere, from the top line down.
Statement Scores and a Summit Swing Set Up a High-Pressure Week
Last weekend reshaped the top line: Podgoria Murfatlar backed up their lead with a decisive 3–1 win over fellow title hunters FC 23 Mai Onești, keeping both locked on 33 points but handing Podgoria the psychological edge. The loudest message, though, came from VITEZISTII4S™, whose 10–1 rout pushed them within three points of the summit and reminded everyone this race still has another gear.
That surge was powered by Suphi Ozupek, who exploded for 8 goals in the last round to rocket from 15 to 23 in the scoring charts. At the top of the Golden Boot remains Nicu Dumitru (now 26) after adding 2, while Tacito Pinol chipped in 2 to reach 9 as AFC Atletico Mangalia kept their balance with a 4–1 win.
Now the pressure shifts to the next set of head-to-heads: Podgoria face a stern test against FC Univ. Craiova, Onești look to respond immediately, and VITEZISTII4S™ must prove their blitz wasn’t a one-off when they meet a stubborn mid-table opponent. With four teams still bunched between 33 and 26 points, another sharp weekend could redraw the whole map again.
Phantom’s Seven-Goal Thunderclap Turns the Chase Into a Two-Horse Race
Round 16 landed like a statement. Phantom Force FC didn’t just win — they obliterated, a 7–0 blitz that lifts them to 33 points and keeps the leaders in sight. At the summit, Atletico De Madrid held their nerve again, edging Chester Ducks 3–2 to reach 36 and maintain the division’s most reliable edge: control of tight moments, backed by a defence still the stingiest in the league.
Behind them, last season’s heavyweights steadied. Gravediggers responded to recent stumbles with a 3–1 win, moving to 31, while crystal palace f.c kept pace via a 1–1 draw that leaves them level on points with the champions but behind on the ladder. The mid-table remains congested too: Beringen United Mightyred and Rougemont Rovers sit together on 27, and even a single clean sheet could swing the picture.
The scoring narrative is sharpening. Gus Oakley now stands alone at the top with 10, while Phantom’s surge is powered by a shared strike force — Scottie Upton and Ralf Steffen both on nine. With the next set of fixtures offering direct tests for contenders and strugglers alike, the title conversation feels less crowded — but far more volatile.
Ruthless Leaders Keep Pace After Another Goal Rush
The summit stays deadlocked after another statement week: Oldboys United and Football club Valur both piled on the goals to remain level on 46 points, with Junkers United still best of the rest. The scoring race is just as fierce—Arnor Ingi Davidsson leads on 72, chased by Jelenko Mijak (65) and Jan Bozek (62).
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Oldboys United (66 points), 2nd - Football club Valur (60 points)• Promoted this season: Nothing Hill, Mikkarar Football Club, Skytturnar
Shock Results, Big Swings — and a New Leader Pulls Clear
Round 16 landed like a thunderclap at the top. Irish Villa Mob didn’t just win the summit clash — they silenced fast n fit 2–0 on the road to open a three-point gap, while last season’s champions suddenly have company behind them. The chasing pack also woke up: Leinster Lions took care of business with a 2–0 away win, Red Forest struck twice on their travels, and Shamrock Rovers edged a gritty 2–1 to climb off the bottom rung.
The scoring race keeps producing its own storyline. Joaquin Segura fired two for Hibernia and now leads the golden-boot chart on 13, with Sean Martin adding one (now 7) as the title outsiders steadied after a 2–2 draw. Myaella Fc took a key step too: Ion Moldoveanu delivered one (now 11) in a 2–1 win that dents Knockea United’s momentum.
Now the pressure flips to the next set of match-ups: Irish Villa look to guard that slim cushion, while fast n fit must rediscover their edge without any new lift in the scoring table. Elsewhere, the mid-table logjam is primed for movement — one good afternoon could turn Europa dreams into a real chase.
Draws and Away Wins Tighten the Chase Behind the Leaders
Round 16 didn’t hand anyone a free ride. Dundonald Bluebell again found a way, edging Orkney Otters 2–1 to move clear on 41 points, while the pack behind shuffled rather than sprinted. Huntly FC were held 1–1 by Fife Funk FC, but that single point keeps them second and sets up a heavyweight week with the top four all facing tests.
Bingolspor FC responded with a 3–1 win over Hibernian F.C. to climb to 33, and Wallace Army F.C stayed on their shoulder by beating Celtic 2–0. The mid-table remains volatile too, with Macduff Lions nicking Kirn FC 2–1 to widen the gap to last season’s champions.
The scorers’ race is just as fierce: Guiomar Mathesanz added one to reach 26, while Ryan MacIntosh moved to 13 (+1) to keep Huntly’s attack humming. With margins this fine, the next set of fixtures looks like a pivot point rather than a checkpoint.
Round 16 delivered chaos everywhere except at the very top. Olimpija FC were held to a 1–1 draw, yet the leaders remain unbeaten and clear on 40 points after sixteen matches. The chase pack tightened instead: Maribor FC and Kapfenberg SV sit within touching distance, while BLλCK MESA and last season’s champions NO MA´AM are close enough to turn one big result into a swing in momentum.
The headlines, though, belonged to the goal machines. Kapfenberg SV hit six again, Wolfsberger exploded for six as well, and NO MA´AM struck three without reply — warnings to anyone thinking the run-in will be cagey. The scoring race mirrors that mood: Wittaya Poan has surged to 27, with Werner Marten Amiel chasing on 22.
Next up, the marquee tests are obvious: the leaders face a direct rival, and the contenders behind them are in games that can’t be managed — they must be won.
Round 16 redrew the mood at the summit. PARTIZAN FK slipped to a 2–0 defeat away to FK Ljiljan, their third loss of the campaign, and suddenly the cushion at the top looks thin. The chasing pack took the invitation: FC Peacocks almighty held BH Dragons to a 1–1 draw to keep second place moving, while FK Sarajevo 1946 made it three straight wins with a hard-earned 1–0 away result to pull level with the Dragons on 27 points.
Elsewhere, Borac 1926 continued their upward grind with a 3–1 win that leaves them firmly in the conversation for the upper half, and Carolina RailHawks FC backed up last round’s breakthrough by winning again, tightening the mid-table traffic. At the foot, Dinny remain last and short on margin for error, while F.C. Imperial earned a timely 1–0 win to create a little daylight.
What to Watch Next
The headline act is the top-end collision between PARTIZAN FK and FK Sarajevo 1946: leaders against the form side, with Sarajevo chasing a fourth consecutive victory. FC Peacocks almighty can apply real pressure if they take care of business, but Carolina RailHawks FC arrive with confidence after two straight 1–0 wins. In the Golden Boot race, Zdeslav Pavelic has edged clear on 11, while Jose Francisco Malpica’s rise to 7 keeps the Dragons’ attack dangerous even as results wobble.
Perfect Val face their closest test as Lazio’s finisher catches fire
The last round delivered another statement from Val United, rolling on with a 25-goal burst to protect a pristine 16-from-16 record. Kazanlŭk Thracians FC and Vereya F.C. also stayed in touch, setting up a week where points at the top could finally shift. Lazio_1900 arrive with momentum too: Victor Stavrev struck 10 times last time out to jump into the scoring chase on 35.
Giants Run Riot as the Title Race Reaches Boiling Point
Last weekend was pure demolition: the top end of the table piled up statement wins, with Hunyadi János and Szeged keeping their two-horse lead intact while the chasing pack refused to blink. The headline was the firepower—Ricardo Cabaca exploded for +22 goals to seize the scoring lead on 43, and Oliver Kepecz answered with +6 as Football club Pécs kept pace in the hunt for the podium.
Now comes the pressure round: first meets second in a direct test of nerve, while SKA-Khabarovsk and Al Nassr Riyadh collide with third place in play. With Pécs and Paksi both sitting on 33 points, the margins behind the top two are suddenly razor-thin.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Hunyadi János (64 points), 2nd - Szeged (59 points), 3rd - Football Club SKA-Khabarovsk (50 points)• Promoted this season: Szerdahelyi Vasutas FC, FK Terra Siculorum, Betyar FC
Forest’s Statement Win Shakes the Summit as the Champions Hold Their Nerve
The top end took a sharp turn last time out, with Nottingham Forest FC landing the loudest blow — a 3–0 result that didn’t just add points, it reshaped the title picture. The table now reads like a one-point shuffle: For The Alliance lead on 32, Grobari Berane sit on 31, and Forest are right there on 30. For the reigning champions, the response was appropriately clinical, brushing aside Yellow Pillow and keeping the pressure where it belongs — on everyone else.
Behind the leading trio, O.F.K. Ostrog refused to be ignored, turning a high-scoring draw into another reminder that they can trade punches with anyone. The chasing group remains congested, but momentum is suddenly the currency: a couple of clean results can vault a side into the conversation, and one loose afternoon can pull a contender back into the pack.
Key Threads to Watch
Hakim Sabic surged to 13 goals after a four-goal round — the league’s hottest weapon heading into the next set.
Keanu Iversen moved to 8 for Forest, keeping their rise balanced rather than one-man driven.
Vukosav Premovic stays on 8, but Alliance’s strength remains their control: 30 scored, only 10 conceded.
With the top three separated by a single point, the upcoming matches feel less like routine fixtures and more like a weekly referendum on nerve.
Dortmund Hit Four, Dreamteam Hold the Nerve as the Chase Line Tightens
Last Round Recap: Heavy Hitters Land Blows
The latest set of results finally broke the draw-heavy rhythm, and it has sharpened the title picture. Grosuplje Dreamteam stayed out in front by surviving a wild 3–2 at Olimpija 1911, pushing their lead to 33 points with the league’s best balance sheet still intact despite the extra goals conceded. Behind them, Borussia Dortmund produced the statement of the weekend — a ruthless 4–0 that lifted them to 28 and into clear second, while Manchester United FC stumbled again in a narrow defeat that leaves them on 27.
What to Watch Next
Momentum is suddenly a currency. Dortmund’s surge brings real pressure to the top, but Dreamteam’s edge remains their resilience — only 1 loss in 16 — and that’s why they can afford the occasional scrappy win. The battle beneath them is just as sharp: Alkosi i drogeraši sit on 25 and look one efficient week from the top three, while FC Podgurje have quietly climbed to 19 after another clean performance and are now within reach of mid-table safety.
Golden Boot Watch
At the top of the scoring chart, Sas Lap still leads with 12, but he now has company close behind: Milorad Nikolic has moved to 11 alongside Capone Andinho. Dortmund’s forward line is waking up too, with Lucan Arcuri and Jack Stafford both up to 5 — a timely spike as the title chase heats up.
Round 16 restored hammertime’s edge as the champions kept creeping closer
Round 16 belonged to the front-runners again. hammertime answered every late-January wobble with a statement win, blanking SC Betekom to stretch their lead to two points at the summit (34 vs 32). Behind them, last season’s standard-bearers FC Goldstar quietly strengthened their chase with a 2–1 away success, and suddenly the title picture has more than two colours.
Form, firepower, and the next pressure points
The table now reads like a warning: Betekom are still the league’s hardest to break down, but their cushion is gone and the pack has arrived. Sasboys squeezed out a narrow win to stay on 28, level with Goldstar, and Fc Bijou’s three-goal burst lifted them into the conversation for the upper half.
Up front, the scoring race keeps accelerating. Thomas Kinne hit 1 last round to move to 12 (1), while Jonathan Simon struck 2 to reach 16. Jean Rene Lebrun stayed on 19, but the gap is no longer comfortable if Club Internationale’s rhythm returns.
With the leaders now set to defend their position on the road and Betekom needing a response, the next set of results could turn this into a three-way sprint.
Maximo’s Double Puts Daylight on the Chase as Porto Finally Click
Round 16 delivered a statement at both ends of the table — now comes the pressure test
Galacticos C.P. turned a tricky away day into a title-shaping result, brushing aside imbativeis 3–0 to move clear on 33 points. The headline act was Antero Maximo, who added two goals to reach 16 for the season and tighten his grip on the Golden Boot race.
Behind them, Futebol Clube do Porto finally delivered the response their numbers promised. A 3–0 win pushed them to 29, with Tariq Babu and Gustavo Real both scoring one to climb to 7 apiece. That momentum is immediately tested in the weekend’s heavyweight meeting: Porto’s attack versus the league’s meanest defence, with Galacticos still boasting just 13 conceded all season.
Elsewhere, the race for the European spots is turning into a scrum. Vale Pisão stayed third despite another draw, again leaning on Dirk Hausler, whose one goal took him to 11. Sá City Futebol Clube kept pace with a narrow win to reach 24, while S. C. Pena d´Alva climbed on the back of a controlled 2–0, with Joaquim Pardal and Vianney Chauvel each scoring one.
With the top two colliding and the pack from third to seventh separated by just 6 points, Round 17 has the feel of a turning point — especially for sides still searching for consistency.
Goal Rush Round Sends a Warning: Nobody’s Coasting Now
Norrlandsfotboll Stay Perfect, Swedish Academy Keep Pace, and the Golden Boot Race Erupts
Round 16 turned into a full-blown shootout — and the top two handled it like contenders. Norrlandsfotboll FC powered on to 44 points with another statement win, while Swedish Academy stayed right on their heels at 40, keeping the pressure dialled up as the run-in begins.
Behind them, Bałtyk Gdynia blasted into the 90-goal club and tightened their grip on third, led by a scorching Luke Cox haul of 7 goals last round. The scoring charts are now a headline of their own: Euclides Lopez Sansot struck 6 to reach 41 for Eneby BK, while Yasin Arthurson added 2 and Jonas Johnsson chipped in 3 as Gnuville BK found another gear.
The next slate brings direct tests near the summit — and with goals flying, one swing could reshape the chase.
Shock at the Top as Albisrieden Hit a Wall and the Chase Tightens
Round 16 redrew the title picture. FC Albisrieden were stunned 3–0, a first defeat in weeks that leaves them stranded on 34 and suddenly within reach. Fc Black Panther took full advantage to climb to 30, while FC Appenzell and fc schönspieler sit shoulder-to-shoulder on 28 after a gritty 1–0 and a 2–2 draw respectively. HyperVibes, pegged back late last time out, hover on 27 and can’t afford another slip with the pack compressing behind them.
Goalscorer watch
The golden boot race has a new headline: Henry Pruymboom exploded with nine goals to rocket to 19, closing on leader Jason Walter (20). Edgar Harshaw added three to reach 11, while Lars Wegmuller and Darko Alanovic each nudged on by one.
With confidence shifting and margins thin, the next round feels less like routine and more like a referendum on who can handle pressure when the table stops forgiving dropped points.
Newcomers Roar, Contenders Respond — and the Title Picture Tightens Again
Round 16 sharpened the standings at the top. alger united looked every inch a front-runner with a 3–0 statement over last season’s champions USM.GAZA, stretching their lead to 33 points. The reply was immediate: RC Kouba handled Kahla & Hamra3–1 to keep the gap at a single point, while USM Alger climbed into fourth after a gritty 2–1 away win over M.C.Algiers.
With the next set of fixtures, pressure sits on both ends of the table. USM.GAZA are now chasing, not leading, and their margin for error has thinned with 24 points and goals suddenly harder to come by. Banu Zayan FC remain the league’s most awkward opponent — the 1–1 draw last time out kept them steady in third — and they arrive with the division’s hottest finisher in tow.
Scorers to watch
The Round 16 numbers tell their own story: Jacek Filipiak struck 1 to move to 15, Musa Tumer added 1 to reach 13, and Gilvan Cavalcanti chipped in 1 for 7. Henryk Szudarek also scored 1 to hit 8, keeping the chase line crowded as the race gathers pace.
The title race remains a dead heat as Club Atlético Ciclón and Royal Pari both hit 45 points, with Blooming still stalking on 42. Ciclón’s latest demolition kept their defensive record spotless, while Royal Pari brushed aside Club Bolívar to deepen the gap to fourth. The scoring charts barely moved at the top, but Wilner Garces exploded with 7 goals this matchday and Aleksej Horvat chipped in 4, hinting at fresh firepower as the schedule tightens.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Royal Pari (59 points), 2nd - Club Atlético Ciclón (57 points), 3rd - Blooming (54 points), 4th - Nomads F.C. (47 points)• Promoted this season: CD Jorge Wilstermann, c2h5ohhh, Oriente Petrolero FC
Title Race Tightens After a Brutal Round of Blowouts
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Round 16 reshaped the summit. North Mississauga SC roared into first with a 26-goal shutout, while The Lads were held to a second straight stalemate and slipped to second by a single point. Quebec Football Club stayed in touch with a 19-goal surge, and last season’s champions Football club de Taher edged a narrow 1–0 to keep fourth place steady as the chasing pair closed in behind.
The scoring story belongs to Ventzislav Kalchev, who added 3 more to lead the charts on 35, with Slobodan Tadic also striking 3 to reach 25. Angel Arbour delivered the round’s biggest leap among contenders, jumping 9 goals to 30, while Tony Leonard climbed 10 to 22. With momentum everywhere, the next set of games has real top-end bite.
Round 16 delivered the full spread: emphatic wins, a surprise shootout, and—crucially—dropped points at the summit. Assisi Lagos Nueva Galicia were held to a 2–2 draw by Fc MEWA, trimming their cushion to two points over Panteras Negras UAM, who edged a tight 1–0 to keep the pressure constant. C.D. Guadalajara responded to the title chase in brutal fashion with an 11–0 rout, while C. D. Jorge Campos kept their firepower blazing.
The scoring race is just as fierce: Mijailo Reljan struck five to leap to 32, matched by Kamel Abdesselem with five (now 28), and Federico Barquín added four to reach 30. With the top four separated by nine points, every finish now feels decisive.
Draws at the Summit, Cosmos Pounce and the Pack Closes In
A stalemate-heavy week has left the title race on a knife-edge — and the next set of matchups could finally force separation.
The previous round did little to thin out the top, but it did change the feel of the chase. FC Seher Bosna and Telluride Smugglers both had to settle for draws, keeping them level on 30 points, while NY Cosmos took full advantage with a convincing win to climb within a single point of the lead.
Behind them, the margins are equally fine. Galaxy LA slipped back into the traffic, and SC Real Madrid remain in touch despite a cautious, defense-first outing last time. Lower down, TeamScout delivered the kind of result that can rewrite a season’s momentum, while New Jersey Stars showed again they can turn games into shootouts when they get room to run.
The upcoming round now feels like a pressure test: contenders can’t keep trading points forever, and the teams hovering just outside the podium know one statement win could change everything.
In the scoring race, Spass Bojichkov still sets the pace on 15, with Mohamed Raouf Taffat (11) and Shea Grimshaw (10) keeping him honest.