CIKAR 12 : 0 Newcastle Lions CIKAR delivered a crushing victory, reaching 31 points and securing fifth place, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, Newcastle Lions remains last with 3 points, suffering one of the most devastating defeats of the season, bringing them closer to relegation.
FC Anderson Park North Sydney 3 : 0 Adelaide Football Club
The league leader continues its dominant run, accumulating 52 points and extending their advantage at the top. Adelaide Football Club, with 15 points, stays in tenth place, still at risk of relegation.
FC SPIDERS Sydney 3 : 1 Croweater FC
With this result, FC SPIDERS Sydney increases its tally to 47 points, maintaining its second-place position and securing international qualification. Croweater FC, with 25 points, drops to seventh place, losing ground in the competition.
Diddillibah FC 2 : 2 Procrastinators FC
A balanced match that keeps Procrastinators FC in fourth place with 33 points, while Diddillibah FC stays eighth with 24 points, still holding chances to move up the table.
FC Roseville 0 : 7 Baldwin 3 Baldwin 3 secured a commanding win, moving up to 28 points in sixth place. FC Roseville, with just 3 points, remains last, suffering another loss that further complicates their season.
Redtails FC 1 : 2 Bacon Boys FC Bacon Boys FC continues holding third place with 46 points, reinforcing their chances for international qualification. Redtails FC, with 21 points, remains ninth, needing urgent victories to avoid slipping further down.
Title Race and International Qualification
FC Anderson Park North Sydney, with 52 points, remains the clear favorite for the title, boasting an exceptional defensive record with only 10 goals conceded throughout the season.
FC SPIDERS Sydney, with 47 points, continues in second place, guaranteeing their Challenge Cup qualification but still seeking to close the gap with the leader.
Bacon Boys FC, with 46 points, maintains third place, securing their spot in international competitions while keeping their title hopes alive.
With three rounds remaining, these teams have established themselves as the primary contenders, though consistency will be key in maintaining their positions.
Relegation Battle
The bottom three teams will be relegated, and the most threatened remain:
Newcastle Lions (3 points, GD -233) → Another devastating loss leaves them on the brink of relegation, with no signs of recovery.
FC Roseville (3 points, GD -246) → Their situation is even worse, suffering the worst goal difference in the league, making survival nearly impossible.
Adelaide Football Club (15 points, GD +4) → While technically still safe, their inconsistent performances put them at serious risk if they fail to pick up points.
These teams must drastically improve to avoid relegation.
Match Preview for Round 20
Bacon Boys FC vs. CIKAR Bacon Boys FC enters the match on strong form, looking to stay in the title race. CIKAR, fresh off a record-breaking win, will aim to maintain their attacking momentum and strengthen their position in the upper half of the table.
Croweater FC vs. FC Anderson Park North Sydney
The league leader takes on Croweater FC, who desperately needs a win after their recent defeat. FC Anderson Park North Sydney will seek another dominant victory, ensuring their title push remains intact.
FC Roseville vs. Diddillibah FC FC Roseville faces a critical moment, hoping to finally add points to their tally. Meanwhile, Diddillibah FC continues battling for a higher finish, staying competitive in the mid-table standings.
Baldwin 3 vs. Redtails FC Baldwin 3 heads into this match with momentum, following their recent win, while Redtails FC aims to recover and avoid slipping further down. An evenly-matched contest in the mid-table battle.
Adelaide Football Club vs. Newcastle Lions
Two struggling teams in desperate need of points, as Adelaide fights to ensure their survival and Newcastle Lions attempts a last-ditch effort to escape relegation.
Procrastinators FC vs. FC SPIDERS Sydney
An important clash between Procrastinators FC and the second-place team, where FC SPIDERS Sydney aims to close in on the leader, while Procrastinators FC looks to maintain their top-four position.
Last week, Abatorul defeated Podgoria and took a 3-point lead in the table. A result combination this week, could potentially open that gap to 6 points with 6 points left to play, paving the way for Abatorul to lift their 5th title in a row. Otherwise, either if the gap is closed or maintained, we'll keep on the edge of our seats.
The Relegation Battle
With only 9 points left to play, and while mathematically almost everybody is still at risk, in reality there's still a handful of teams that are in desperate need of points to avoid joining Barcelona and Sparta (both already mathematically relegated) in a trip to Divizia B.
Just 3 points -1 match- separate 5 teams from the last relegation spot, and there's still 9 to be played.
Matchday 20
Abatorul vs Soimii and Red Wings vs Podgoria have direct implications for the title.
Navigator could join the fight if they defeat Barcelona.
All the other matches are a fight to death to avoid relegation.
Every match counts. Every match is exciting. Every match is a must-watch.
A run-down through Divizia A sports media
Finally, next we have what each Divizia A team's sport media is talking about today's matches.
It's just a couple of paragraphs and twits from each one. In this thread you can read a longer version with more focus on last week's matches.
Also, a few hours after today's matches are played, you'll find their reaction to them. Abatorul Slobozia vs Soimii Sibiu
Let the doubters talk—we’re back where we belong. In the match that could decide the title, we went into the Crama and silenced the so-called best team in the league. They had more shots? Let them keep their stats. We had Bundalo saving everything, Mbatha and Vavrik locking it down, and Domrzalowski delivering the meat. One shot, one kill. His second goal in as many games, both 1-0 wins. This is the kind of striker you write chapters about. First in the league, and just days after booking our place in the Champions Cup Final. Are we dreaming of the double? We’re not dreaming. We’re planning.
Now we host Șoimii Sibiu. Don’t let the “weak” tag fool you—they’ve taken points off tricky sides. But we know what’s at stake. Three more wins, and the title is ours again. No room for mercy, no margin for error. Let’s finish this the Abatorul way.
On X GazetaMacel wrote:
Slaughter in the vineyard! Domrzalowski scores again, Bundalo brick-walls the win. We’re top again.
Up next: Falcons land in our den.
#TitleRun #RedDevils
On X GazetaMacel wrote:
Three matches left. Nine points. Bring us the double.
#UnfinishedBusiness
But we know what’s at stake. Three more wins, and the title is ours again. Soimii I.P.A. Sibiu
Șoimul Verde - The Green Falcon
Soimii's Official Media
Last match: Soimii Sibiu 0-0 Barcelona
After a hard-fought scoreless draw against already-doomed Barcelona, Soimii fans are feeling... conflicted. On one hand, the Falcons have now only lost 1 of the last five, a rare sign of stability. On the other hand, we're still just 2 points above the relegation spots.
The Falcons head to Slobozia today, where Abatorul are sharpening their cleavers for a potential title kill. It’s arguably Soimii’s toughest test of the season, away to a four-time champion on a title hunt with blood in their eyes. But if there’s any time for goalkeeper Palcic to summon a vintage display—and for Soimii to frustrate their opponents—it’s now. Just one point might be enough to avoid falling back into the drop zone drama.
On X SoimulVerde wrote:
0-0 vs Barcelona. Not bad, but we needed the 3 points.
Next: at title-chasing Abatorul. Strap in.
#Soimii #DiviziaA
Steaua Red Wings
Zborul Roșu - The Red Flight
Steaua Red Wings's Official Media
Last match: Universitatea Cluj 0-2 Steaua Red Wings
Another day, another heart-rate test for Red Wings fans — but yet again, we prevail. Waking up from three straight losses we're looking to climb up again — belief is back. With nine points left, we still can climb some positions in the table. This late-season surge might be just in time to mount a final charge — and if chaos strikes above us, who knows? maybe the Challenge Cup is still within reach.
And now: Podgoria. The giants are wounded after back-to-back defeats, and they’ll be out for blood. But if there’s ever been a moment to prove our credentials, this is it. One more win, and we’re back on the sweepstakes.
On X ZborulRosu wrote:
Three games. Nine points. One dream. This is our moment.
#DiviziaA #NoFear
if chaos strikes above us, who knows? maybe the Challenge Cup is still within reach. Podgoria Murfatlar
Vinul Roșu Sportiv - The Sporting Red Wine
Podgoria's Official Media
Last match: Podgoria Murfatlar 0-1 Abatorul Slobozia
This one stings. Not just because we lost a six-pointer at home, but because we know exactly how we lost it. One defensive lapse—just one—and they pounced. We had the ball, we had the chances (six on target, ten more off!), we controlled the pace. But we couldn't find the back of the net, and the Butchers needed only two shots to kill us off. The fanbase is fractured. Some are livid, questioning every lineup decision and wondering why we looked like we forgot how to shoot. Others are fatalistic—"Of course Abatorul wins, it's written in blood and trophies." But there’s still a pocket of hope, stubborn and unyielding. We're only three points off the top, and there are still 9 left. We can't afford to sulk—not now.
For today: away to Steaua Red Wings. On paper, it’s a team with less pedigree, but they just pulled off a win and their home ground isn’t exactly welcoming. Still, if we’re serious about the title—and we are—we need to shake off this result and bounce back immediately. Dumitru and Vasilescu need to lead the charge, and for the love of Crama, someone put the ball in the net.
On X VinulRosuSportiv wrote:
We fall 0-1 to the Red Devils. We controlled the game, but they controlled the scoreline.
Next: we visit Steaua, and nothing less than 3 points will do.
#WineStillFermenting
We're only three points off the top, and there are still 9 left. We can't afford to sulk—not now. Barcelona vs Navigator
Barcelona
Vocea Catalană - The Catalan Voice
Barcelona's Official Media
Last match: Soimii Sibiu 0-0 Barcelona
Mathematically dead. Spiritually revived? Barcelona's recent results—two wins and now a gutsy away draw—are more irritating than comforting for fans. Where was this version of the team back in March? The Culés played with pride in Sibiu, showing more attacking intent than in most of their lifeless mid-season performances. Ultimately, the damage had been done long before Matchday 19.
Now, Navigator at home. The Iași side still believes in the title, and they’ll be gunning for every point. For Barcelona, it’s a farewell tour—but that doesn’t mean they can’t play spoiler. Ending strong could mean everything for morale heading into the long road back through Divizia B.
On X VoceaCatalana wrote:
0-0 vs Soimii. Too little, too late… but at least there’s life.
Home match vs Navigator. Let’s make it count.
#BarcaReborn
Mathematically dead. Where was this version of the team back in March? Navigator
Busola de Iasi - The Iași Compass
Navigator's Official Media
Last match: Pretor 0-1 Navigator
They thought they had us — and for 79 minutes, they kind of did. But you don’t stay on a seven-match unbeaten streak without learning how to win ugly. The Compass is pointing up — we now sit just two points off second place, with Podgoria wobbling and Abatorul preoccupied with continental dreams. The title might still be out of reach... but 2nd place? It's right there, waiting to be taken.
Today, we visit Barcelona — a team mathematically relegated, but suddenly full of defiance. Let’s not pretend it’ll be easy. But we have the momentum. We have the quality. And if we have the focus, the Challenge Cup might not be our ceiling after all.
On X BusolaIasi wrote:
Seven unbeaten. Sullivan slays Pretor.
Barcelona away next — don't look down, we're climbing.
#ChallengeCupChase
The title might still be out of reach... but 2nd place? It's right there, waiting to be taken. Vitezistii 4S vs Pretor
This was not a loss—it was a surrender. With Benyamina out for the season, the engine that had powered Vitezistii to a title chase has sputtered out. From second place just five matchdays ago to now sitting fourth and looking over their shoulder, this collapse is as spectacular as it is tragic. The title is gone. Even the Challenge Cup spot looks shaky. And if this is the post-Benyamina reality, then it’s going to be a grim final three matches.
They return to 4S Arena to host Pretor, a team equally erratic but still very much alive. It's not about lifting trophies anymore—it’s about salvaging pride. Or what’s left of it.
On X Acceleratia4S wrote:
Humiliation at Onesti: 0-4 vs 23 Mai.
No fight, no fire. We host Pretor next… regroup or disappear.
#DiviziaA
On X Acceleratia4S wrote:
Only 3 games left. The Challenge Cup spot is slipping away.
It’s do-or-die vs Pretor.
#4SAcceleration
From second place just five matchdays ago to now sitting fourth and looking over their shoulder Pretor
Tribunalul Sportiv - The Sporting Tribunal
Pretor's Official Media
Last match: Pretor 0-1 Navigator
The Magistrate has no one to blame but itself. Facing a rival chasing International Cup spots, Pretor came in aware of the stakes — yet failed to rise to them. And let’s not sugarcoat it: we’re officially in the relegation conversation. A fall from 5th to 9th in just three weeks, and now only one point above the drop zone.
Now Vitezistii away. If we can't find composure in front of goal — or at least some grit in midfield — this could turn ugly. Survival is no longer about talent. It's about who has the guts to fight for it.
On X TribunalSportiv wrote:
Another loss, another step into the void.
Vitezistii away next, and we need something.
#RelegationScrap
Giunamea Armănească
Vocea Privighetorii - The Nightingale’s Voice
Giunamea's Official Media
Last match: Sparta 2-9 Giunamea Armănească
Now that’s how you fight for survival. Giunamea didn’t just beat Sparta—they painted a masterpiece in goals and sent a statement to every club hovering above the drop zone. Yes, it was “only” Sparta, but in a relegation race this tight, goal difference might matter. And more importantly, belief matters. We are now just one point away from safety, three from mid-table. This win does more than lift us out of despair—it gives us a real shot at redemption.
We welcome 23 Mai Onesti today. They’re inconsistent, but dangerous. If the Nightingales can keep singing like this, we might yet fly out of the relegation pit.
On X VoceaPrivighetorii wrote:
Nine goals. Nine reasons to believe. Sparta crushed, and now we face 23 Mai with fire in our wings. #PrivighetoareaRises
Yes, it was “only” Sparta, but in a relegation race this tight, goal difference might matter. 23 Mai Onesti
The 23:05 Report 23 Mai's Official Media
Last match: 23 Mai Onesti 4-0 Vitezistii 4S
The 23 Mai faithful had waited all season for a performance like this—and they finally got it. After a season marked by inconsistency, the Black and Dark Red stormed past Vitezistii with a dazzling 4-0 masterclass that felt more like a statement than just three points. 23 Mai look ready to clear away from relegation worries.
Next up is a crucial trip to Giunamea, who are eager to claw themselves out of danger. A win there would put 23 Mai at a safe distance from the red rows, and maybe even a fight for a top third, because after today, who's ruling them out?
On X The2305Report wrote:
Full force unleashed at 23 Mai Arena: 4-0 vs Vitezistii!
Mindeac, Milic, Sedrati & Voican on target.
Next up: Giunamea away.
#DiviziaA
The 23 Mai faithful had waited all season for a performance like this—and they finally got it. Sparta vs Universitatea Cluj
There’s losing, and then there’s getting carved open like a roast lamb on Easter Sunday. The only silver lining—if you squint through the trauma—is that the club stuck to its rebuilding plan by fielding an entirely U-23 squad. Unfortunately, one of those promising talents, Geslin, demonstrated the learning curve when he got himself sent off in the 59th minute, leaving our midfield with more holes than our backline—if that’s even possible.
Next up, we host Universitatea Cluj, who are solid but not spectacular. It's time to show that the kids learned something from this massacre. Even one point could restore a shred of dignity in front of what's left of the fans.
On X ThermopylaeTribune wrote:
A historic low: Sparta 2-9 Giunamea. We played the kids, and it showed.
Time for them to show growth vs. U Cluj.
#TermopileFallsAgain
The return of Bringedal should’ve been a boost, but even his presence couldn't tip the balance in a game that once again exposed Cluj's limitations when facing teams with sharper teeth. With just three games left and a tight midtable cluster, Cluj’s Divizia A return risks fizzling out unless we show more bite — especially up front.
Now, it’s Sparta away — a team whose obituary has already been written. But those are exactly the games that have tripped us up in the past. Expect a physical match on a dodgy pitch. If we want to stay comfortably in Divizia A, this one is non-negotiable.
On X AlbsiNegruAcademic wrote:
Tough loss at home — a tale of missed chances and VAR-less mysteries.
Next: Away to relegated Sparta. No excuses.
#AlbSiNegru #DiviziaA
Cluj’s Divizia A return risks fizzling out unless we show more bite — especially up front.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Novorossiysk (63 points), 2nd - Aris Thessalonikis (61 points), 3rd - Torpedo Vladimir (52 points)• Promoted this season: Russtart, fromabove, FC ZOG
It's now advantage Albion Allstars in the Premiership title race, with El Norbital's side sitting two points clear at the top of the table after they came from behind to deservedly beat crystal palace f.c 2-1 in Round 19. Albion now have a huge game at third placed Gravediggers who dropped points again - they've won two of their last nine league games, and they needed a late second half strike from Devon Sandford to deny Phantom Force FC all three points. Beringen United Mightyred also drew at struggling Ooza Looza to remain in second, and whilst they'll want to take advantage of their title rivals facing each other, they have a tough assignment of their own at home to Rougemont Rovers. Rougemont missed another big chance to close the gap on the leaders after an inspired display from Tirso Madero Lenhardtson of Merlin Magic XI held Rovers to a 1-1 draw.
The presumed inactivity of Blyth-OK has denied the league a grandstand finish in the race for survival, with just two points separating the teams in 5th and the final relegation spot in 10th with three games to play. Blyth got yet another 1-0 win, this time over Aston Villa F.C. who have really lost their way, but given that the 21 day period for logging in is up, Blyth's opponents Phantom Force may have it easy this weekend. Ooza Looza picked up a useful point, but they're starting to enter last chance saloon with a six point gap and a worse goal difference to claw back on those around them. They face a massive fixture away at crystal palace f.c needing all three points to keep them in touch with safety.
One team we know is unfortunately down is Chester Ducks, who can no longer mathematically survive despite a commendable 0-2 away victory at The Tea Garden. Relegation marks the end of Chester's three season stay in the top flight, and perhaps they may be a dangerous opponent with the shackles of fear removed to a Merlin Magic side still fighting to keep their top division status. Neither The Tea Garden nor Aston Villa are sure of their own safety despite sitting comfortably in midtable for most of the season, and will look for success in their fixture to avoid any anxious late-season drama.
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Important games this round:
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Oldboys United (61 points), 2nd - Junkers United (57 points), 3rd - Vestmannaeyjar (56 points), 4th - Football club Valur (52 points)• Promoted this season: Kangaroo Island, Skytturnar, Mikkarar Football Club
Leaders Hibernia continue to hold a 5 point lead over 2nd place fast n fit.
Both teams winning in their last games. Hibernia with a 2-0 win over Irish Villa Mob, while fast n fit beat Irish Knights by the same score.
Third place Red Forest beat Knockea by 1-0.
Leinster Lions have had a much better second half of the season. They have now climbed to 4th place after beating SHC 1-0.
At the bottom it is still very tight with Irish Knights and Myaella in the drop zone this week. With just 3 games to go any of 5 teams could still go down.
A look ahead to round 20
The title could be decided today if Hibernia win and fast n fit dont. It looks on paper an easy 3 points for Hibernia who play already relegated bot team Bridge United.
fast n fit V Irish Villa Mob
This is a massive game for fast n fit. Nothing but a win will keep them in touch with leaders Hibernia and a chance to win the league. The gap with 3 games to go is 5 points.
Irish villa mob lost last week and have moved down to 6th place in the league.
Leinster Lions V dubs4sam
The lions have won 10 games and lost 9 so far this season, but yet find themselves in 4th place. While dubs4sam are still fighting for survival at the wrong end of the table. They are 9th, just 2 points above the drop zone.
Knockea V Irish Knights
Knockea look safe at the moment though they have had an indifferent season to say the least. However, Irish Knights have dropped into the drop zone. They need the win today otherwise they could be in trouble.
SportingHaroldsCross V Killarney
Both teams are mid table in 7th and 8th place respectfully. SHC are 3 points ahead of the Ravens. A win today will secure their premiership status. Killarney could drop back into the relegation places if they lose today and other results go against them.
Myaella V Red Forest
Myaella had such a good start to the season but now find themselves second from the bottom. If they lose today that could be the end for them. Red Forest remain in 3rd place. They are too far behind to catch the teams above them. But a win today should guarantee they finish in 3rd spot at the end of the season.
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Lazio_1900 (59 points), 2nd - Val United (57 points), 3rd - CSKA Sofia (52 points), 4th - Kazanlŭk Thracians FC (49 points)• Promoted this season: bashmaystora.13, Neftochimik Burgas, ФК БДИН ВИДИН
• Last seasons Top teams: 1st - Club Atlético Ciclón (60 points), 2nd - Royal Pari (57 points), 3rd - Nomads F.C. (54 points), 4th - Blooming (47 points)• Promoted this season: Real Santa Cruz United, Electrical Cruz, c2h5ohhh
CB: Is it possible? Practically a win away from securing their fifth consecutive CB title, Udi City not only lost to Bangu, but were beaten 3-0 at home in Parque do Sabiá. With Capelópolis drawing away from home, the gap between the two is now six points.
The scenario remains largely the same. If Udi beats Bit and Capelópolis slips again, Fellype Udi can celebrate the championship. However, they might also end the round only three points ahead – worth remembering that Capelópolis faces already relegated Camisas.
At the bottom of the table, the battle is fiercer and involves more teams. Besides Camisas, Big Fish sit 11th and still dream of escaping the relegation zone, while Real Celeste are 10th with 23 points. The issue is that between Real Celeste in 10th and Bit in 5th, there's only a three-point gap. Guará, Moços, Piraloku, and Lôbrego will all be hoping for a Celeste slip-up against Bangu this Saturday (17th).
B1: After 15 seasons finishing between third and eighth in B1, Real Molotov are one point (or one slip by Botafogo) away from securing one of the top two spots in the group. And the win in Round 19 against Amnésia came in style, with Muhittin Akcinar[/player"> leaving injured and the team still pulling off the victory. The same can’t be said for Na Canela, who lost their starting MC to suspension before facing Bento and ended up with a 1-1 draw.
As the season winds down, B1’s battles seem defined: Molotov and Na Canela fight for the title and playoff spot, with Molotov having the edge; Botafogo and Amnésia need a miracle to reach the playoff; Black Griffins and Marotos da Gama aim to finish safely; Descolado, Paulista, and Millennials are virtually relegated.
The final relegation battle is likely between Bento, Piratas do Clubismo, and Bastardos Inglórios. Separated by one point, they all want to avoid the last relegation spot. In Round 20, all three play away: Bastardos visit Botafogo, Piratas go to Na Canela, and Bento face Millennials.
B2: The B2 scenario mirrors B1, but the battles are even more clearly defined. At the top of the table, São Paulo beat Campinas 3-1, securing a top-two finish and building a four-point lead over their rival – the Tricolor Paulista is close to winning the B2 title, needing only a win over Geny and a slip by Campinas against Candal.
Candal is precisely the team that could bring some drama to the B2 play-off race. Currently fourth, they’re six points behind second-place Campinas, and a win could reduce that to three – putting themselves and possibly Geny into the playoff mix.
At the bottom, Chronos are already gone, and Taromagento are close. Four clubs battle for two spots in next season’s B2: Niterói, Nivek, Rosário, and Santaço – the latter began the season aiming high and simply collapsed. They are separated by two points, but there are no direct clashes in Round 20.
C1: The top of C1 is already settled: Cnetto will return to Bnetto. At the bottom, Pois Pronto, Lespa, and Electro Club are fighting for the last C1 spot for next season. Slight advantage in Round 20 maybe goes to Pois Pronto, who face a S'Gladbach likely more focused on the Copa do Brasil final than on C1. Lespa host Vasco Ribeiro, while Electro face Abelizado.
C2: C2 is different. The relegation battle is practically settled: Kreator and Flamengo Nordestino will play in D next season (T50). At the top, it’s a head-to-head between Atlético Potiguar and Touro do Sertão. They are one point apart and will face each other in the final round. For now, Potiguar has the edge, with an easier Round 20 match (hosting EFE and a bot on the 21th round, while Touro visits the in-form Colorado da Serra).
C4: Three clubs are fighting for the C4 title, one of the few divisions still wide open. The current lead belongs to B veteran Gonçalense, with 46 points, three more than Mykonos Grecco and Fla United. The latter, however, have the easiest matchup this round, facing a Dynamo Osasco side already eyeing Division D. Gonçalense host ninth-placed Wolf Guará, while Mykonos take on already relegated DBR.
C5: Mathematically, four teams are still in the running for the C5 title. The problem is the title is likely heading to Futleria. The blue side faces bots in the final two rounds and has the tiebreaker edge over Paulinho. It’s only a matter of time before they secure the C5 title.
C6: C6 is wide open: from second to ninth, all teams can still win the title. Meia Boca Juniors went inactive while holding a strong lead over their rivals. Today, the former powerhouse is still leading but will be overtaken before the final round. Eight teams still have a mathematical chance at the title. The current favorite is Vamos (is it still his fault?), followed by Paulistano and BrN. Vamos and Paulistano face off in the Round 20 highlight match, while BrN have a chance to score against the bot Meia Boca. But Galácticos do Tsunami, Rato da Gama, Chocolate Sensual, BCM, and even Imortal Tubarão still have a shot at the title.
C7:Galo Doido is very close to the title. Just one win in the final three rounds and the "Galão" will play in B2 in season 50, while Desportivo Sol, the only other team with a chance, is more focused on the Copa do Brasil, where they will play the final. The real battle is at the bottom: Ceará, Xurumela, and Real Madruga are separated by just one point. Two will survive the drop.
C8: Another wide-open division is C8. Máxima lead with 40 points but are closely followed by Cajueiro and Cirandinha (remember them?), both on 37, and Didicos with 35.
In Round 20, Máxima host Cirandinha in a big clash, while Cajueiro visit the always unpredictable Athayde.
Unless there's a bot team upsetting an active team, both the League Champion (Nueva Galicia) and the Challenge Cup spot (Panteras Negras) has been already decided last week.
The 3rd to 6th spot are still up for grabs though:
- MEWA vs Nueva Galicia. Mewa needs to win all the available points if they want to stay in the top 4. Nueva Galicia would want to close their miracle season with another win and avoid any useless stress against the bots in the last 2 weeks.
- Perro Loko vs Octopus. Octopus needs to win all their matches left if they want to stay in the top 4. Perro Loko wants to steal at least one point from the top teams to show that next season they'll be trouble for everyone.
New Jersey Stars returned to winning ways after their Round 18 blip, comfortably beating relegation-threatened SmarTeam by three goals to nil, including a double from Romanian striker Mihnea Ilie who trebled his output for league goals in this one game. The Stars remain on track for an epic title decider on the final day with FC Seher Bosna, who were also level at the break in their home fixture with National Cup finalists SC Real Madrid, but found the net twice in the second half without reply. The top two are both in danger of dropping points in Round 20 though. The league leaders face the clean sheet machines Galaxy LA, who kept their 14th clean sheet in 19 league games with a 1-0 success over mexico city, while FC Seher Bosna go to NY Cosmos who of course beat New Jersey a couple of rounds ago, and go into this fixture fresh off a 0-2 away triumph at FC Orlando Gators.
At the foot of the league, Rabbid Badgers looked doomed to return to the second tier after just one season up. They were bested at home by TeamScout, who maintained the theme of every winning team in Round 19 achieving a clean sheet. The Badgers have Velez SC to come and will see their relegation confirmed if they lose. Velez got a massive boost in their quest to avoid being pulled into the relegation battle with opponents Beyond submitted a ten man formation, allowing terri's team to move five points clear of the bottom three.
So it looks like three teams are fighting to avoid one relegation spot, which is currently occupied by SmarTeam. They have a home encounter with FC Orlando Gators as they try and put pressure on both SC Real Madrid and mexico city above them. Bebeto's troops have a chance of victory to really ease their fears of a surprise drop with the struggling Beyond coming to town, while SC Real Madrid have the more tricky prospect of a visit to TeamScout.
