Playoff Quarterfinals - Matchday Preview
Playoff Quarterfinals - Matchday Preview
📅 Sunday | Field 1
2:00 PM – (3) Crossbar CFC vs. (6) Apostles FC
In a surprising twist, Apostles FC recently defeated Crossbar CFC 2-0 in Week 12, fueled by goals from David Olaniyo and Alexis Vasquez. Crossbar will be seeking revenge and redemption, while Apostles aim to prove their last win was no fluke and continue their Cinderella run.
4:00 PM – (5) Real Houston FC vs. (4) AFC Ajax
This evenly matched battle will decide who moves on to face the top contenders. AFC Ajax is hungry for a bounce-back win, while Real Houston FC looks to capitalize on this opportunity and make a deep playoff push.
The winners will advance to the semifinals, where (1) Houston Internacional and (2) Next Level FC await.
Crossbar Academy League Week 12
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The Crossbar Academy League regular season wraps up with four critical matchups that will determine playoff positions. At 12:00 PM on Field 1, 4th-place Crossbar CFC (19 points) faces 5th-place Real Houston FC (16 points) in a battle to secure their spots. At 2:00 PM on Field 2, league leaders Houston Internacional (28 points) clash with 3rd-place AFC Ajax (21 points), with Internacional aiming to hold the top spot and Ajax looking to shake up the standings. At 4:00 PM on Field 1, Apostles FC (6 points) close out their season against Crossbar in a game where Crossbar will fight to cement their playoff berth. The day ends at 6:00 PM on Field 1, with 2nd-place Next Level FC (27 points) taking on 6th-place Longhorn FC (14 points). Next Level has a chance to claim the top position, while Longhorn looks to spoil their ambitions.
Crossbar CFC vs. Real Houston FC (12:00 PM, Field 1)
Crossbar CFC, currently in 4th place with 19 points, faces 5th-place Real Houston FC, who trail them by just three points. This matchup offers both teams a chance to solidify their season with a win in the final week of the regular season. Crossbar is riding high after their Week 11 victory over Prairie View A&M, while Real Houston looks to rebound from a narrow 2-1 loss to Longhorn FC. With pride and positioning on the line, this game is poised to be a hard-fought battle.
Houston Internacional vs. AFC Ajax (2:00 PM, Field 2)
The stakes are high as 1st-place Houston Internacional, with 28 points, takes on 3rd-place AFC Ajax, who have 21 points. Internacional has been consistent all season, but a win here is crucial to fend off the surging Next Level FC. For Ajax, this game is a final opportunity to prove their mettle before the postseason and potentially disrupt the top of the standings. With both teams boasting strong campaigns, this match is set to be a competitive showdown.
Apostles FC vs. Crossbar CFC (4:00 PM, Field 1)
Apostles FC, in 7th place with 6 points, face a tough challenge against Crossbar CFC in their last game of the season. Crossbar, currently in 4th place, will be playing their second match of the day and looking to cement their playoff position with a win. While Apostles have struggled throughout the season, they’ll aim to end on a high note by taking on the role of spoiler. This match tests Crossbar’s stamina and Apostles' resilience.
Longhorn FC vs. Next Level FC (6:00 PM, Field 1)
Second-place Next Level FC, with 27 points, enters their match against 6th-place Longhorn FC knowing a win could propel them to the top of the standings. Next Level showed their strength in Week 11 with a victory over Houston Internacional, while Longhorn is coming off a confidence-boosting 2-1 win against Real Houston. With Longhorn playing for pride and Next Level eyeing the top spot, this game is set to deliver a thrilling end to the regular season.
Key Notes:
Houston Internacional holds the top spot with 28 points but will need a win to ensure they remain league leaders, especially with Next Level FC just one point behind.
Next Level FC, with 27 points, is in second place and could take first depending on their result against Longhorn FC and Internacional's match against AFC Ajax.
AFC Ajax sits comfortably in third place but could push for more if they manage to upset Internacional.
Crossbar CFC is in fourth, just ahead of Real Houston FC, while both teams aim to end the regular season on a strong note.
Longhorn FC and Apostles FC are looking to make an impact in their final matches despite their lower standings.
Crossbar Academy League Week 12: Upcoming Matches
Crossbar Academy League Week 12 Schedule
The regular season of the Crossbar Academy League reaches its thrilling conclusion in Week 12, with teams looking to make their final statements before the postseason. The No Ties rule, in effect all season, ensures every game will deliver a decisive result. Longhorn FC, fresh off a 2-1 win over Real Houston FC in Week 11, faces a determined Next Level FC, who defeated Houston Internacional last week. Crossbar CFC, riding high from their victory over Prairie View A&M, will clash with Real Houston FC in a pivotal matchup. The action kicks off with Houston Internacional aiming for redemption against AFC Ajax, while Prairie View A&M and Apostles FC battle to end the season on a positive note.
Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Venue: Field 1
12:00 PM: Houston Internacional vs. AFC Ajax
2:00 PM: Crossbar CFC vs. Real Houston FC
4:00 PM: Prairie View A&M vs. Apostles FC
6:00 PM: Longhorn FC vs. Next Level FC