PCL-VIII organiser Tamboerskloof has been practically thrown out of the tournament, after failing to secure a victory despite leading 4-1.
Italian team Prato di Strada had secured a place n the second phase, and remains only one of two teams with a 100% record thus far.
CocoDim managed to rebound after a relatively slow start to the campaign, and is now in the driving seat for second-state berth.
Co-organiser FCB provided yet another proof that they are one of the main favourites for the PCL-VIII title.
The runner-up from the previous edition of the cup, Violent AI of India dominated another veteran, to make things in Group 3 clear.
Things are clear in Group 6 too, where Ankh Morpork routed NSS to secure a second position.