Results
 

FC Moldova Montreal (Can)

4

V

0

FC Moldova United (Mda)

Los Guerreros (Eng)

3

V

0

Estrela Camarate (Por)

Santa Cruz (Bra)

4

V

0

FC Moldova United (Mda)

FC Moldova Montreal (Can)

3

V

0

Estrela Camarate (Por)

Los Guerreros (Eng)

0

V

5

Santa Cruz (Bra)

 

The top-of-the-table clash in Group B brought together FC Moldova Montreal and FC Moldova United, with both sides arriving on maximum points and looking to establish early control of the group. With pride and momentum at stake, this all-Moldovan-Canadian encounter carried extra significance, as the winner would move clear at the summit and take a strong early position in the race for Cup qualification.

FC Moldova Montreal made the brighter start and quickly asserted themselves through Maxim Macari, who opened the scoring to continue his impressive early tournament form. Denis Creanga then doubled the advantage, giving the Canadians a commanding 2–0 lead and ensuring they went into half-time firmly in control of the contest. Their organisation and sharp finishing once again proved difficult for their opponents to contain.

After the break, FC Moldova United attempted to respond but found themselves met by a disciplined and clinical opposition performance. Ion Poia added a third goal to further extend the lead, before Grigore Vidrascu made it 4–0 to complete a dominant display. The Canadians remained in full control throughout the second half, limiting opportunities and maintaining their defensive solidity.

The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 4–0 victory for FC Moldova Montreal, who moved to maximum points and top of Group B in style. FC Moldova United, despite the defeat, remained second for the time being and still firmly in the qualification picture. However, the result underlined FC Moldova Montreal's status as early group leaders and serious contenders for the Cup places and the title.

 
 
 

Los Guerreros (Eng) were awarded a 3–0 walkover victory after Estrela Camarate (Por) were unable to fulfil the fixture, with apologies issued for the disruption to the schedule.

 
 
 

Santa Cruz (Bra) and FC Moldova United (Mda) met in a crucial Group B fixture with both sides still firmly in the race for Cup qualification. FC Moldova United arrived looking to respond to their first defeat of the campaign and knew that victory would take them level with group leaders FC Moldova Montreal on nine points. Santa Cruz, meanwhile, saw the match as a key opportunity to revive their own hopes and move back into contention in what was proving to be a tightly packed group.

The Brazilian side made a fast and decisive start, striking twice in the first half to seize control of the contest. Valdemiro Varela opened the scoring before Patrick Fortini doubled the advantage, giving Santa Cruz a deserved 2–0 lead at the break. FC Moldova United struggled to find their usual attacking rhythm and were forced onto the back foot for long spells of the opening period.

After half-time, Santa Cruz continued to build momentum and extended their lead through Tiago Gluz, who added a third goal to put the match firmly out of reach. The Brazilians remained clinical and disciplined throughout the second half, and Gluz struck again to complete a dominant performance and make it 4–0, underlining their control of the game from start to finish.

The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 4–0 victory for Santa Cruz, a result that significantly boosted their standing in Group B and reignited their push for the knockout stages. For FC Moldova United, it was a disappointing setback after a strong start to the tournament, as they missed the chance to move level with FC Moldova Montreal at the top of the table and instead were pulled back into a tightly contested qualification battle.

 
 
 

FC Moldova Montreal (Can) were awarded a 3–0 walkover victory after Estrela Camarate (Por) were unable to fulfil the fixture, and the result confirmed the Canadians as Group B champions with a perfect record. It completed an outstanding group stage campaign in which they maintained maximum points and strong defensive discipline, securing top spot ahead of the knockout phase and establishing themselves firmly among the leading contenders for the Veterans title.

 
 
 

The final Group B fixture carried clear qualification implications, with Santa Cruz (Bra) needing only to avoid defeat to secure a place in the Cup competition, while Los Guerreros (Eng) still harboured slim hopes of jumping into second place. However, that scenario required a significant swing in goal difference (6 goal win required), meaning the Brazilians held the advantage heading into a decisive encounter that would determine the final knockout-stage lineup.

The first half was a tight and competitive affair, with both sides aware of the stakes and initially cautious in their approach. Santa Cruz gradually edged control of the game and were rewarded through Leandro Sendas, who broke the deadlock to give the Brazilians a crucial lead. That goal ensured they went into half-time in a strong position, with Los Guerreros left needing a response after a disciplined opening period.

After the break, Santa Cruz took full control of the contest and began to pull away decisively. Jean Souza doubled the advantage before Sendas struck twice more to complete a well-taken hat-trick and put the result beyond doubt. Gean Silva then added a fifth goal as the Brazilians' attacking quality proved too much for their opponents over the course of the second half.

The 5–0 victory confirmed Santa Cruz's qualification for the Cup in second place, rewarding a strong finish to the group stage when it mattered most. Los Guerreros, despite the defeat, still progressed into the Plate competition, where they will look to regroup after a difficult group but remain in contention for silverware.

 
 
Table
 
Team
Pld
Won
Drawn
Lost
For
Agst
Pts

FC Moldova Montreal (Can)

4

4

0

0

13

2

12

Santa Cruz (Bra)

4

3

0

1

14

3

9

FC Moldova United (Mda)

4

2

0

2

9

9

6

Los Guerreros (Eng)

4

1

0

3

4

14

3

Estrela Camarate (Por)

4

0

0

4

0

12

0

 
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