CDZ Cup 7th Edition Discussions - Page 3

Kemal · 20-10-2005, 12:45

I was planning to send another newsletter actually, but since today registration closes, I thought it useful to be able to include the final participant list, or a link to that list, as well. Maybe I'll just close registration a few hours earlier then...

socralynnek · 20-10-2005, 17:59

What do we do then?
My proposal:
8 groups of 4 teams.
2 of each group go to the "winners round" where there are 4 groups of 4 teams.
Best 2 of each group go to the quarterfinal.
Same for 9-16 and 17-32

Then we have 9 games, with 3 KO games and the strength of the ones playing in the second league stage is about the same level.

arne1 · 20-10-2005, 18:53

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quote:Originally posted by socralynnek

What do we do then?
My proposal:
8 groups of 4 teams.
2 of each group go to the "winners round" where there are 4 groups of 4 teams.
Best 2 of each group go to the quarterfinal.
Same for 9-16 and 17-32

Then we have 9 games, with 3 KO games and the strength of the ones playing in the second league stage is about the same level.

That would give ten games (7 league + 3 KO). So I guess We make a winners only poule.

Kemal · 20-10-2005, 19:21

Are you sure that would give 10 games arne? Seems to me it would indeed be 3+3+3 = 9 games...

However, I thought it would be most simple to just do as KR said in the sign-up thread, create 4 groups of 8, let them play 7 games in a group and have the numbers 1 advance to the semifinals to play for the title (so 7 league and 2 KO rounds).

Or would that be too unfair for the group FC Suca is drawn in?

Kingreno · 20-10-2005, 19:52

Hmm, I think the 4 groups of 8 gives smaller teams a better chance to reach the last 4.

Kemal · 21-10-2005, 10:05

Ok, registration is now closed making the 32 teams a certainty which we will have to base the draw on.

It seems to me both the 4x8 and 8x4x2 group stages look good, but I'd personally lean towards the more simple 4x8, especially since this time around we will be working with a record breaking amount of 32 teams, and some of those rarely visit these fora, making it difficult for them to follow these discussions and find out who they play if the fixture list isn't made available for long term, which would thus increase the chance of dreaded WOs occuring.

Sinc the draw will be completely random, there is no preparation or anything required to hold it, so basically, it could be held as soon as this evening.... anyone want to follow the proceedings live again?

yndy · 21-10-2005, 17:23

I'm going out tonight but will be back by 21 CET so I could watch between 21-22 CET. Oh and I support 4 groups of 8 for the reasons stated by Kemal.

arne1 · 21-10-2005, 20:39

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quote:Originally posted by Kemal

Are you sure that would give 10 games arne? Seems to me it would indeed be 3+3+3 = 9 games...

However, I thought it would be most simple to just do as KR said in the sign-up thread, create 4 groups of 8, let them play 7 games in a group and have the numbers 1 advance to the semifinals to play for the title (so 7 league and 2 KO rounds).

Or would that be too unfair for the group FC Suca is drawn in?

I now see I am making assumptions instead of actually reading what is written. I was thinking about the setup you now suggest.

arne1 · 21-10-2005, 20:44

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quote:Originally posted by yndy

I'm going out tonight but will be back by 21 CET so I could watch between 21-22 CET. Oh and I support 4 groups of 8 for the reasons stated by Kemal.

21.00 is good for me too.

Kemal · 21-10-2005, 21:05

In that case, I will start the draw at 21:15 CET.

Starting the draw now....

20-10-2005, 12:45	#21
Kemal Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 3,108	I was planning to send another newsletter actually, but since today registration closes, I thought it useful to be able to include the final participant list, or a link to that list, as well. Maybe I'll just close registration a few hours earlier then... __________________ <b>\"In the Game of Thrones, you win or you die\" </b>

20-10-2005, 17:59	#22
socralynnek Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USS Defiant Posts: 3,827	What do we do then? My proposal: 8 groups of 4 teams. 2 of each group go to the "winners round" where there are 4 groups of 4 teams. Best 2 of each group go to the quarterfinal. Same for 9-16 and 17-32 Then we have 9 games, with 3 KO games and the strength of the ones playing in the second league stage is about the same level. __________________ Being without a signature since November 2004.

20-10-2005, 19:21	#24
Kemal Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 3,108	Are you sure that would give 10 games arne? Seems to me it would indeed be 3+3+3 = 9 games... However, I thought it would be most simple to just do as KR said in the sign-up thread, create 4 groups of 8, let them play 7 games in a group and have the numbers 1 advance to the semifinals to play for the title (so 7 league and 2 KO rounds). Or would that be too unfair for the group FC Suca is drawn in? __________________ <b>\"In the Game of Thrones, you win or you die\" </b>

20-10-2005, 19:52	#25
Kingreno Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 3,270	Hmm, I think the 4 groups of 8 gives smaller teams a better chance to reach the last 4. __________________ Go ahead punk. Make my day.

21-10-2005, 10:05	#26
Kemal Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 3,108	Ok, registration is now closed making the 32 teams a certainty which we will have to base the draw on. It seems to me both the 4x8 and 8x4x2 group stages look good, but I'd personally lean towards the more simple 4x8, especially since this time around we will be working with a record breaking amount of 32 teams, and some of those rarely visit these fora, making it difficult for them to follow these discussions and find out who they play if the fixture list isn't made available for long term, which would thus increase the chance of dreaded WOs occuring. Sinc the draw will be completely random, there is no preparation or anything required to hold it, so basically, it could be held as soon as this evening.... anyone want to follow the proceedings live again? __________________ <b>\"In the Game of Thrones, you win or you die\" </b>

21-10-2005, 17:23	#27
yndy Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Romania. Posts: 895	I'm going out tonight but will be back by 21 CET so I could watch between 21-22 CET. Oh and I support 4 groups of 8 for the reasons stated by Kemal. __________________ The one and only

21-10-2005, 21:05	#30
Kemal Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 3,108	In that case, I will start the draw at 21:15 CET. Starting the draw now.... __________________ <b>\"In the Game of Thrones, you win or you die\" </b>