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Apparently, with the new World Cup format, FIFA is toying with the idea of eliminating draws in the group stage to avoid last-match shenanigans. -- (edited)
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by
znufrii
Can you describe such shenanigans? -- nm
Posted by
Mop (aka rburriel)
Jan 10 '17, 10:24
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Basically, the last two teams to play could fix a result in certain circumstances so that they advance at the expense of the remaining team.
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znufrii
Jan 10, 10:29
3 teams in a group. First match A beats B. Team C is idle watching this match.
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Loyola
Jan 10, 10:28
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Actually that's wrong but it's something like that. -- nm
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Loyola
Jan 10, 10:29
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And then there's the hilarity the would ensue if each match ends 1-0 and each team has a win, leaving the group in a three-way tie. -- nm
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znufrii
Jan 10, 10:32
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Hadn't thought of that. Madness. -- nm
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Loyola
Jan 10, 10:54
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