FC SPIDERS Sydney kept their three-point lead with a narrow 2–1 win over defending champions FC Anderson Park North Sydney, answering last season’s hierarchy with another major result. It was a crucial response after the champions had beaten them earlier in the campaign and knocked them out of the cup.
Diddillibah FC stayed close with a 3–0 win over Adelaide Football Club, while Bacon Boys FC edged baldwin 3 1–0 to remain within five points of the summit. Procrastinators FC also continued their rise, beating Redtails FC 1–0 and moving level with CIKAR.
The next round brings Bacon Boys against CIKAR and Procrastinators against SPIDERS, with the top three still under real pressure before the cup semi-finals arrive.
Albirex Niigata stayed perfect with another clean win, stretching their lead to nine points and continuing to look untouchable at the top.
The bigger movement came just behind them, where 丸男 edged FC Kawasaki Tokyo 1–0 to strengthen second place. Matsumoto Yamaga FC also beat Aira FC 3–2, adding fresh pressure before their cup semi-final clash with Kawasaki.
Blue Pixies delivered the round’s defining result, beating defending champions Just Vale 2–1 and tightening the title picture behind leaders Waitakere United.
Waitakere answered with another firm win to move two points clear, while Wellington Phoenix kept pace with a 9–0 victory. With Just Vale and Wellington also set for a cup semi-final, the pressure around the top four is rising fast.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Just Vale (59 points), 2nd - Waitakere United (58 points), 3rd - Blue Pixies (56 points), 4th - Wellington Phoenix (52 points)• Promoted this season: Hibiscus Coast FC, Papakura Ampersands, North Wellington Blues
Yeongjongdo Island made the round’s biggest statement, beating defending champions YooSin 태권도 3–0 to climb firmly back into the title conversation.
Swans FC stayed three points clear with a composed win, while fc olleh kept second place after beating Andong Mackerels. With YooSin still alive in the cup and olleh chasing on both fronts, the pressure behind Swans remains intense.
The Academy stayed perfect with another controlled win, while Dhaka Abahani Limited answered by sweeping aside Beanibazar SC.
Narayanganj FC added the round’s sharpest statement, beating Rajshahi 5–0 to draw level on points. With Academy and Dhaka also paired in the cup semi-finals, their rivalry now dominates both fronts.
Yanbian FC held baobeiqiqi to a tense 0–0 draw, ending the leaders’ scoring run and allowing lanxingxing to pull level on points at the summit.
Tongzhou Lions also made a statement by edging Sydney Warriors 2–1, strengthening their place in the chasing pack. With lanxingxing and Tongzhou still alive in the cup, the title race has gained another layer of pressure.
FC Pune City and Rangdajied UFC both delivered clean wins, staying level on 42 points as their private title race continues.
Bengaluru remain six points back after another strong result, but the top two still look clear of the field. With Rangdajied also chasing cup glory, Pune’s league response has become just as important as the standings themselves.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Aurangabad F.C. (60 points), 2nd - FC Pune City (57 points), 3rd - Rangdajied UFC (56 points), 4th - Bengaluru (50 points)
Deportivo Dekara stayed three points clear with a routine win, but the most meaningful result came just behind them. Nongneng edged former champions Area6ten9okini. 1–0, completing a league double over last season’s title winners and moving level on points with Atilico de nezzuri.
Tak Tigers remain only one point further back after another controlled victory, while Atilico kept second place on goal difference. Bangkok Glass Football Club also strengthened their position with a heavy win, staying level with Area6ten9okini. in the fight behind the top four.
The next round brings the headline clash: Dekara against Tak Tigers, with Atilico facing Uttaradit Blades and Nongneng looking to keep pressure on before their cup semi-final against Tak.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Maccabi Haifa Football Club (60 points), 2nd - Rahat Starlings (58 points), 3rd - Royal Strikers (58 points), 4th - Monkeys (51 points)• Promoted this season: TF Opena, maccabi tel aviv, FC Israeli Boys
Xagħra United stayed unbeaten and still without conceding, while Birkirkara F.C. kept the gap at two points with another clean win.
Cittá Beland remain close enough to matter, but the title race is increasingly shaped by the top two. Their cup semi-final now offers the next direct test before the league rematch arrives later.
Dacians White Wolves stayed unbeaten with another controlled win, keeping a six-point lead over Ferencváros after fifteen rounds. The champions remain firmly in command, but the next round will test that control against FC Hermannstadt.
Straw Hat Pirates held FC Sheriff Tiraspol 1–1 in the round’s most important direct clash, slowing Sheriff’s push toward the top three. Moldavian Stars moved level with Hermannstadt on points, while FC Păduricea continued their response to the Ferencváros upset with another win.
The next round brings Dacians against Hermannstadt and Sheriff against Moldavian Stars, two matches that could reshape the race behind the leaders before the cup semi-finals arrive.
Abatorul Seize the Summit as PRETOR Topple Podgoria
Abatorul Slobozia emerged as the round's biggest winners, climbing to first place after a 1–0 victory over FC Dinamo București. The decisive twist came elsewhere, where F.C.PRETOR defeated former leaders Podgoria Murfatlar 2–1, reshaping the title race and leaving Abatorul two points clear at the top.
PRETOR's victory was just as significant for their own ambitions. The win lifted them into second place and dropped Podgoria to third, tightening the battle immediately behind the new leaders. With only four points separating the top five clubs, every direct encounter is carrying increasing weight.
AFC Atletico Mangalia remained firmly involved after a 2–1 success against Navigator, while Soimii I.P.A. Sibiu earned an important 3–0 victory over FC Univ. Craiova. In the scoring charts, Tacito Pinol retained top spot despite failing to add to his tally, while several challengers continued to close the gap.
The next round could bring further movement near the summit. PRETOR face another difficult assignment against East Strike, while Abatorul travel to Craiova looking to protect their newly claimed advantage. After fifteen rounds, the championship picture remains anything but settled.
A tight title race took another turn as crystal palace f.c seized first place. Rougemont Rovers had started the weekend ahead only by virtue of a slightly superior goal difference, but dropped points in a 1:1 draw with Heeley Harriers while Palace secured a hard-fought 1:0 victory over Chester Ducks, reversing the order at the top.
The result leaves little room for error among the leading contenders. Beringen United Mightyred remain firmly in the hunt after their own 1:0 success against Albion Allstars, keeping the pressure on the new leaders and ensuring the battle for the championship remains remarkably close heading into the second half of the season.
Gravediggers produced the round's most eye-catching performance among the contenders, defeating Phantom Force FC 4:2 away from home. The victory moved last season's runners-up closer to the leading trio, with Bert Danell scoring a hat-trick and Jarvis Harman adding another goal to reach 10 for the campaign.
Attention now turns to a fixture that could reshape the table once again. crystal palace f.c host Rougemont Rovers in a direct clash between the top two. Rougemont won the first meeting 1:0 back in Round 5, but with first place now on the line, the return encounter promises to be one of the defining matches of the season so far.
Oldboys United kept their grip on first place with another heavy win, staying three points ahead of Football club Valur, who answered just as firmly.
The chase remains narrow but clear: Oldboys lead, Valur wait for any slip, and the cup semi-finals keep both clubs under pressure as the season enters its decisive stretch.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Oldboys United (62 points), 2nd - Football club Valur (62 points), 3rd - Junkers United (52 points)• Promoted this season: ÍBK Keflavík, Valur FC, KR-aular
Irish Villa Mob remain top, but the title race tightened dramatically after their 3:1 defeat to Leinster Lions. The former runners-up still lead on goal difference, yet they are now level on points with both fast n fit and SportingHaroldsCross.
fast n fit, last season's champions, made the biggest statement among the contenders, beating SportingHaroldsCross2:0 in a direct clash near the top. Philipp Lieuwen and Bob Magill both added to their tallies, helping the champions move onto 28 points and back into the thick of the title fight.
dubs4sam also kept themselves close with a controlled 2:0 win over Irish Knights, while Hibernia edged Knockea United1:0 to stay within striking distance. Red Forest responded strongly as well, with Amel Merdanovic scoring twice in a 3:0 win over Myaella Fc.
The next round now brings another major test at the top, as SportingHaroldsCross face Irish Villa Mob. Their first meeting ended 2:2, and with only goal difference separating much of the leading group, another tight result could reshape the table again.
Dundonald Bluebell remain two points clear after a routine win, but the pressure behind the champions stayed intense. Wallace Army F.C kept second with a 2–0 victory over FC Drobeta, while Macduff Lions edged Huntly FC 2–1 to stay level with Kirn FC.
Kirn lost ground after being held 1–1 by Hibernian F.C., leaving the top four separated by just three points. Bingolspor FC also made a useful move, beating Celtic 2–0 to strengthen sixth place.
The next round brings two major tests: Wallace against Kirn, and Dundonald against Macduff, with the leaders also set for a cup semi-final against Kirn soon after.
Superliga Srbija – 16. kolo: Seča favorita i epski sudar za titulu!
Petnaesto kolo će zlatnim slovima ostati upisano u istoriju lige kao "kolo kada su favoriti plakali"! Prve tri ekipe na tabeli su doživele šokantne poraze: Belgrade City je pao pred Sarmama (1:0), Hajduk je deklasiran na svom terenu od Lokomotive (1:4), dok je Radnik nokautiran od tadašnjeg "fenjeraša" Anđelije (2:0). Tabela se potpuno zgusnula, a šesnaesto kolo nam donosi mečeve od kojih zastaje dah!
Apsolutni derbi sezone: Titula na talonu Belgrade City vs FK Hajduk Sydney 06'
Prvi protiv drugog! Lider (32 boda) je pokazao da je ranjiv, a sada na svoj teren dočekuje prvog pratioca (25 bodova). I jedni i drugi dolaze besni nakon teških poraza u prošlom kolu. Hajduk ovde ima istorijsku šansu da pobedom priđe na samo četiri boda zaostatka i potpuno otvori šampionsku trku, dok bi Belgrade City pobedom verovatno stavio jednu ruku na pehar. Prštaće na sve strane!
Lokomotiva bez kočnica napada Bedem FK Lokomotiva United vs FK Radnik Bijeljina
Lokomotiva je napravila čudo deklasiravši Hajduk sa 4:1 u gostima i sada je sa 22 boda na korak od samog vrha. U goste im dolazi Radnik (24 boda), koji je šokantno izgubio od Anđelije i pao na četvrto mesto. Ovo je direktan sudar za top 3 poziciju – ofanzivni nalet protiv ranjene, ali uvek opasne defanzive iz Bijeljine.
Derbi začelja: Borba na život i smrt Marcos FMC vs ФК Анђелија
Jedanaesti protiv dvanaestog! Marcos ima 12 bodova, a Anđelija 11. Gosti na ovaj meč dolaze u totalnom transu nakon što su uzeli skalp moćnom Radniku (2:0), dok je Marcos glatko poražen od Kasovca (3:0). Ovo je klasičan meč za "šest bodova" gde poraženi ostaje prikovan za dno, a pobednik dobija krila za opstanak.
Maratonci jure ka srebru Shooting Stars SC vs Kasovac Maratonci
Kasovac je maksimalno iskoristio kikseve rivala, razbio Marcos sa 3:0 i skočio na fantastično treće mesto sa 24 boda. Sada idu na uvek nezgodno gostovanje "Zvezdama" (20 bodova) koje su odigrale tvrdih 0:0 sa Arsenalom. Kasovac ima priliku da se dodatno učvrsti u vrhu, ali domaćin se bori za priključak gornjem domu.
Veprovi u pohodu na vrh Arsenal RK vs Mocni Veprovi
Veprovi su rutinski rešili Supermene (2:0) i sa 22 boda na petom mestu tiho vrebaju kiks vodeće četvorke. Arsenal (14 bodova) drži deseto mesto i svaki bod im je zlatan u borbi za opstanak. Gosti su ovde favoriti, ali Arsenal kod kuće ume da se brani i "umrtvi" igru.
Sarme na krilima senzacije F.C. Mali Supermeni vs Club de Futbol Dve Sarme
Sarme (18 bodova) su u prošlom kolu uradile nemoguće – srušile su neprikosnovenog lidera šampionata! Sa tom ogromnom dozom samopouzdanja idu na noge Supermenima (19 bodova) koji su poraženi od Veprova. Ovo je direktan okršaj na sredini tabele gde pobednik kupuje miran san, a poraženi polako mora da gleda preko ramena ka zoni ispadanja.
Zaključak:
Liga nikada nije bila luđa, a favoriti više ne postoje. Sprema se pravi fudbalski rat na svim frontovima! Vežite se, polećemo! 🔥 ⚽
Serbian Superliga – Round 16: Favorites fall and an epic title clash awaits!
Round 15 will be written in golden letters in league history as “the round when the favorites cried”! The top three teams all suffered shocking defeats: Belgrade City fell to Sarme (1:0), Hajduk were dismantled at home by Lokomotiva (1:4), while Radnik were knocked out by then-bottom side Anđelija (2:0). The table has tightened completely, and Round 16 brings breathtaking clashes!
Absolute derby of the season: The title on the line Belgrade City vs FK Hajduk Sydney 06'
First against second! The leaders (32 points) have shown they are vulnerable, and now welcome their closest challengers (25 points) to their own ground. Both sides arrive angry after heavy defeats last round. Hajduk have a historic chance to close the gap to just four points and fully open the title race, while a Belgrade City win would likely put one hand on the trophy. Sparks will fly!
Lokomotiva without brakes attacks the Wall FK Lokomotiva United vs FK Radnik Bijeljina
Lokomotiva pulled off a miracle by thrashing Hajduk 4:1 away and now sit on 22 points, just a step from the very top. Visiting them are Radnik (24 points), who shockingly lost to Anđelija and dropped to fourth place. This is a direct clash for a top-three position—an attacking surge against a wounded but still dangerous Bijeljina defense.
Bottom-table derby: A fight for life and death Marcos FMC vs ФК Анђелија
Eleventh against twelfth! Marcos have 12 points, Anđelija 11. The visitors arrive in a complete trance after taking the scalp of mighty Radnik (2:0), while Marcos were comfortably beaten by Kasovac (3:0). This is a classic six-pointer where the loser remains pinned to the bottom, while the winner gains wings in the survival battle.
Maratonci chasing silver Shooting Stars SC vs Kasovac Maratonci
Kasovac made full use of their rivals’ slips, crushing Marcos 3:0 and climbing to a fantastic third place with 24 points. Now they travel to the always tricky Stars (20 points), who played out a hard-fought 0:0 with Arsenal. Kasovac have a chance to further strengthen their place near the top, but the hosts are fighting to stay connected with the upper half.
Veprovi marching toward the top Arsenal RK vs Mocni Veprovi
Veprovi dealt with Supermeni routinely (2:0) and, with 22 points in fifth place, are quietly waiting for a slip from the leading four. Arsenal (14 points) hold tenth place, and every point is golden in their survival battle. The visitors are favorites here, but Arsenal know how to defend at home and slow the game down.
Sarme riding the wave of a sensation F.C. Mali Supermeni vs Club de Futbol Dve Sarme
Sarme (18 points) did the impossible last round—they brought down the undisputed league leaders! With that huge boost in confidence, they now visit Supermeni (19 points), who were beaten by Veprovi. This is a direct mid-table clash where the winner buys a peaceful night’s sleep, while the loser will slowly have to start looking over their shoulder toward the relegation zone.
Conclusion:
The league has never been crazier, and favorites no longer exist. A true football war is brewing on every front! Strap in, we’re taking off! 🔥 ⚽
BLλCK MESA Hold Top Spot as NO MA´AM Cut Through Austria
BLλCK MESA stayed one point clear with a 1–0 win over Maribor FC, a narrow result with real value in a crowded title race. Olimpija FC remain right behind after a routine win, keeping the defending champions within touching distance.
The round’s biggest statement came from NO MA´AM, who beat SV Austria 1933 3–1 and moved closer to the leading pair. Kapfenberg SV also edged TRABZONSP0R 2–1, joining AC Sienna and Maribor on 27 points in a tight upper-middle fight.
The next round brings BLλCK MESA against SV Austria and Olimpija against Maribor, while Kapfenberg meet NO MA´AM before the BLλCK MESA–NO MA´AM cup semi-final adds another layer to the chase.
FK Sarajevo 1946 remain in control of the title race, but their momentum took a surprising hit with a narrow 1:0 defeat to FK Baščaršija. The leaders still hold a three-point advantage, yet the result opened the door for the chasing pack to believe the race is not settled.
BH Dragons could not fully punish the slip, drawing 1:1 with FK Ljiljan, but the defending champions still trimmed the gap and kept themselves within striking distance. FK Ljiljan, meanwhile, earned a useful point in their push to stay connected with the crowded middle of the table.
The strongest statement came from Borac 1926, who beat F.C. Imperial2:0 and pulled level with PARTIZAN FK on 25 points. PARTIZAN FK had to settle for a wild 3:3 draw with NK Asim, despite Trpimir Veslica scoring twice to move onto 12 league goals.
The next round brings immediate consequences at the top: FK Sarajevo 1946 must respond against Borac 1926, while BH Dragons meet F.C. Imperial in another direct test among the leading contenders.
Vereya Strike as Bulgaria’s Top Five Tighten Again
Vereya F.C. delivered the round’s key result, beating Lazio_1900 2–0 and joining CSKA Sofia and Val United one point behind leaders Kazanlŭk Thracians FC.
The next round raises the stakes immediately, with Kazanlŭk facing CSKA and Val United meeting Lazio. Vereya also have another Lazio test waiting in the cup semi-finals.
Al Nassr Riyadh produced the round’s standout result, edging Szeged 1–0 and tightening the battle behind leaders Hunyadi János.
Football Club SKA-Khabarovsk also scraped through 1–0, while Paksi Sportegyesület held FTC Isti to a 1–1 draw. Next, Hunyadi face Szeged in a major title-race checkpoint, with SKA and Paksi also set for a telling test.
Alliance Extend Their Lead as San Stefano Strike in the Chase
For The Alliance strengthened their grip on first place with a professional 3:1 win over Grobari Berane. The defending champions have now opened a four-point gap at the top, with Cvetko Vujosevic scoring twice and Vukosav Premovic adding another to keep their title defence firmly on course.
The most significant result behind them came from San Stefano FC, who edged Nottingham Forest FC1:0 in a direct clash near the summit. The newcomers continue to look anything but overawed, moving within a point of second place and proving again that they belong among the strongest sides in the division.
O.F.K. Ostrog and Club Atlético de Madrid S.A.D. shared the points in a tight 1:1 draw, a result that keeps both in the European conversation but leaves them with ground to make up. Hakim Sabic scored again for Ostrog, joining Drasko Ostojic at the top of the scoring chart with 13 goals.
The next round brings another major test for San Stefano, this time against O.F.K. Ostrog, while Nottingham Forest must respond quickly. For The Alliance, meanwhile, have a chance to keep building distance before the decisive run-in.
Red Bull Pull Clear as Former Champions Falter Again
FC Soccer Academy Red Bull strengthened their hold on first place with a commanding 4:1 win over Grosuplje FC, turning a potentially difficult test into another statement at the top. Chenghao Hu scored twice to move onto 10 league goals, while Xander Arnett also added to his tally as Red Bull opened a four-point lead.
The chasing pack failed to answer with the same authority. Neverwalkalone were held to a 1:1 draw by Alkosi i drogeraši, while last season's champions Grosuplje Dreamteam suffered a damaging 1:0 defeat against Manchester United FC. Dreamteam remain third, but their recent form has allowed Red Bull to create breathing room.
Inter Miami CF produced one of the round's cleaner performances, beating NK Plesh United3:0, while FC Loče Soccer Academy and FC Podgurje cancelled each other out in a goalless draw.
The next round brings a heavyweight meeting between last season's top two, as Borussia Dortmund face Grosuplje Dreamteam. Both need a response, and for Dreamteam especially, anything less could leave the champions watching the title race drift further away.
Leaders Survive a Bruising Round as the Pack Closes In
hammertime remain top, but the title race tightened sharply after a heavy 3:0 defeat to Fc Bijou. Having neutralised Noe Guilllaume, Bijou took full advantage, led by two goals from Damian Cieuniejewski and another from Patric Gerard.
FC Goldstar missed the chance to take over first place, falling by the same 3:0 scoreline against SC Betekom. William Beeldens, Jelle Rombaut and Brinner Fideles delivered a result that keeps Betekom alive in the middle of a crowded table, while Goldstar stay just one point behind the leaders.
The round's biggest winners near the summit were kfc de preistampers and THE VILLABOYS. Preistampers beat Forza Gellik2:0, while Villaboys edged Club Internationale2:1, with Victor Viegas scoring twice to move onto eight league goals.
The next set of matches now carries real weight. hammertime must respond against Club Internationale, who beat them in a seven-goal game earlier this season, while FC Goldstar face a difficult test against Merchtem2016. With five teams separated by only three points, the top of Belgium is suddenly wide open.
Galacticos C.P. remain top of a tightly packed Superliga after a controlled 2:0 win over Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The defending champions did what they needed to do, keeping their one-point lead intact while the pressure around them continued to rise.
The round’s biggest title-race result came from S. C. Pena d´Alva, who edged Sá City Futebol Clube2:1 in a direct clash near the summit. Joaquim Pardal scored twice, moving to the top of the scoring chart with 12 goals, and lifting Pena d’Alva level on points with Sá City.
FC Saense also made a major statement, beating Sá FC4:1 away from home. Alcides Silvana struck twice, while Selcuk Kayin and Bozidar Simsic added one each, pulling Saense into the upper chase and leaving Sá FC with work to do.
Elsewhere, Vale Pisão damaged Futebol Clube do Porto with a 2:0 win, while Sumolix Stars had to settle for a goalless draw against Desidrogenase Alcoólica.
The next round brings a heavyweight test for the leaders, as Galacticos C.P. face Sumolix Stars. With only four points separating the top six, every dropped point now has the potential to reshape the race.
Norrlandsfotboll FC kept their perfect season alive with another win, stretching their lead to ten points as the title race continues to run through the defending champions.
The sharper movement came behind them, where Uppsala Kickers edged Bałtyk Gdynia 2–1 and pulled themselves closer to the upper half. Eneby BK also earned a valuable 1–0 win over Rutger Boll Klubb, while Swedish Academy stayed second with a controlled victory over SuperIbra.
Slovenia Dreamteam were held 1–1 by Gnuville BK, losing ground in the chase for second. The next round brings Bałtyk against Eneby and Rutger against Slovenia, with Norrlands also preparing for a cup semi-final against IFK Hägersten.
The steelheads stayed unbeaten with a 3–1 win over Terror City United, keeping a one-point lead at the top after fifteen rounds. The champions FC Albisrieden answered with a 3–1 win over NK Bugojno, so the duel at the summit remains finely balanced.
Fc Black Panther strengthened third with a 2–0 win over Swiss Dribblers, while FC KOFA were held 1–1 by FC Appenzell. HyperVibes edged Stadtaffe 1–0, and fc schönspieler were slowed by a goalless draw at Fussballclub Zürich.
The next round brings The steelheads against HyperVibes, while Albisrieden face Swiss Dribblers before their cup semi-final with schönspieler.
RC Kouba quickly restored order at the top with a hard-fought 2:1 win over last season's champions alger united. After their heavy defeat in the previous round, the leaders needed a response, and goals from Jan Ingolf Riise and Pascual Marques delivered exactly that.
Itihad.Riadi.Ouled.Nail kept the pressure on with their own 2:1 victory over USM Alger, although the gap remains seven points. Tidao Copetti scored twice, keeping Itihad clear in second and still the most realistic challenger to Kouba.
The middle of the table became even tighter. Kahla & Hamra produced the round's clearest statement, beating WATlemcen & CCSig3:0, while M.C.Algiers edged Mouloudia Club Oran2:1. Ouchène Irougueln also earned an important 2:1 win over Banu Zayan FC.
The next round gives Kouba a chance to build further momentum against MPAlger, while Itihad face a tricky test against Banu Zayan FC. With the cup semi-final against Kahla & Hamra also approaching, Kouba's season is entering a decisive stretch.
Royal Pari kept their flawless league run alive with another clean win, holding a three-point lead over Blooming. Juan Carlo Balón and Club Bolívar also answered firmly, keeping the top four unchanged.
The next real pressure point comes in the cup, where Royal Pari face Bolívar, while Blooming meet Nomads with their own momentum still intact.
Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Royal Pari (63 points), 2nd - Blooming (57 points), 3rd - Club Atlético Ciclón (57 points), 4th - Club Bolívar (48 points)• Promoted this season: Real Santa Cruz F. C., kerkenez, los cocoleros
Udi Keep Marching as the Challenge Cup Race Tightens
Udi City F.C remain unbeaten and firmly in control of the title race after a narrow 1:0 win over Esporte Clube Cajueiro. Vern Mellerud scored the decisive goal, moving onto five for the season, as the champions kept their 11-point lead and continued their push toward another Champions Cup place.
Behind them, the fight for second became more crowded. Guará E.C missed a chance to strengthen their grip on the Challenge Cup spot, falling 1:0 to Geny F.C, with Nazif Ozbilek scoring his eighth league goal. That result kept Candal FC, Nivek United and São Paulo F.C. within touching distance.
São Paulo F.C. made the strongest move among the chasers, beating Nivek United2:0. Filippe Godoi and Atila Cambalhota delivered the goals, lifting São Paulo level on points with Candal and Nivek.
The next round now brings a major test: São Paulo F.C. host Udi City F.C. Udi won the first meeting 3:1, but São Paulo arrive in form and with the second-place race suddenly wide open.
North Mississauga SC stayed five points clear with a 3–0 win over NorVan FC, keeping the champions in control.
The key result came just behind them, where Football club de Taher edged Étoile Bordjienne 2–1 to climb into second. The Lads were held 1–1 by Quebec Football Club, while the Monks remained close with a routine win.
The next round brings Bulletproof Monks against FC Newmarket and NorVan against The Lads, before Mississauga and the Monks meet again in both league and cup.
Assisi Lagos Nueva Galicia stayed first on goal difference with a composed 2–0 win over Perro Loko FC, keeping pace with Fc MEWA after the challengers’ routine victory. With both sides level on 38 points, every close test now carries extra weight.
C. D. Jorge Campos made the round’s strongest move, beating C.D. Guadalajara 3–0 and tightening the battle behind the top three. Panteras Negras UAM also earned a useful 3–1 win over Real Geminis, while Octopus MX remain close to the leaders after another comfortable result.
The next round brings Jorge Campos against Assisi and Perro Loko against MEWA, with the cup semi-finals soon adding Assisi–Guadalajara and MEWA–Perro Loko to the calendar.
FC Seher Bosna moved two points clear with a tense 2–1 win over mexico city, making full use of TeamScout’s 1–0 defeat to SC Real Madrid. The champions now have a little breathing room, but the next round immediately puts that lead under pressure.
Telluride Smugglers stayed close with a 2–0 win, while NY Cosmos edged Galaxy LA 1–0 to keep the upper half tightly packed. Velez SC also continued their steady climb with a 3–1 victory.
The next round brings Bosna against TeamScout, first against second, while Telluride face NY Cosmos before those same two meet again in the cup semi-finals.
