Season 53 Cup

Seeded teams
1. Werner Pichler
2. milivella
3. Mark
4. MH

Unseeded teams:
Jesper Lauridsen
Jesus Petry
Futbolmetrix
The Doctor

Schedule:
Quarterfinals (2023-07-08/09):
QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
QF2: MH - The Doctor
QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix

Semifinals and Repechage Round (2023-07-15/16)
SF1: Winner QF1 - Winner QF2
SF2: Winner QF3 - Winner QF4

RR1: Loser of QF1 - Loser of QF2
RR2: Loser of QF3 - Loser of QF4

Final Round (2023-07-22/23)
Final: Winner of SF1 - Winner of SF2

3rd Place final 1: Loser SF1 - Winner RR2
3rd Place final 2: Loser SF2 - Winner RR1

7th place final: Loser RR1 - Loser RR2

Quarterfinal matches to be announce shortly

On Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:15:14 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> Season 53 Cup

Season *54* Cup

What to do
-----------

Look at the fixtures below: do you play home or away? In any case:
remember that it's single-leg, and a draw qualifies the team with the X
on its side.

*Home*
- Before Wednesday 2023-04-019, 23:59 GMT
- Pick one team from each of the two matches, in order of preference

*Away*
- After Wednesday (or even sooner, if the home player has picked his
teams) and before kickoff of the first match
- Pick one of the teams not picked by your opponent (if he hasn't picked
any team, you have free choice)
- Their opponents will represent your opponent

*ATTENTION: NEW RULE*: If the away player doesn't pick any team before his/her deadline, the home
player will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
If the home player doesn't pick any team before his deadline, the away player can pick two teams (one from each match), and he/she will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams..
If nobody picks a team, teams are assigned randomly.)

Fixtures
--------

Quarterfinals
-------------------
QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
Palmeiras 1 - Flamengo X2
NY Red Bulls 1 - New England Revolution X2

QF2: MH - The Doctor
Santos 1 - Goiàs X2
Minnesota United FC 1 - Austin FC X2

QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
Estudiantes 1 - Racing Club X2
Guadalajara 1 - Atlético San Luis X2

QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix
Vélez Sársfied 1X - Godoy Cruz 2
Monterrey 1 - Atlas X2

Results and fixtures
--------------------

Quarterfinals (2023.07.08-09)
----------------
QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
QF2: MH - The Doctor

QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix

Semifinal week (2023.07.15-16)
--------------
SF1: Winner QF1 - Winner QF2
SF2: Winner QF3 - Winner QF4

RR1: Loser of QF1 - Loser of QF2
RR2: Loser of QF3 - Loser of QF4

Final Round (2023.07.22-23)
---------------------------------------------
F1: Winner of SF1 - Winner of SF2

F3_1: Loser SF1 - Winner RR2
F3_2: Loser SF2 - Winner RR1

F7: Loser RR1 - Loser RR2

On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1:25:02 AM UTC+2, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:15:14 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > Season 53 Cup
>
> Season *54* Cup
>
> What to do
> -----------
>
> Look at the fixtures below: do you play home or away? In any case:
> remember that it's single-leg, and a draw qualifies the team with the X
> on its side.
>
> *Home*
> - Before Wednesday 2023-04-019, 23:59 GMT
> - Pick one team from each of the two matches, in order of preference
>
> *Away*
> - After Wednesday (or even sooner, if the home player has picked his
> teams) and before kickoff of the first match
> - Pick one of the teams not picked by your opponent (if he hasn't picked
> any team, you have free choice)
> - Their opponents will represent your opponent
>
> *ATTENTION: NEW RULE*: If the away player doesn't pick any team before his/her deadline, the home
> player will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
> If the home player doesn't pick any team before his deadline, the away player can pick two teams (one from each match), and he/she will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
> If nobody picks a team, teams are assigned randomly.)
>
>
>
> Fixtures
> --------
>
> Quarterfinals
> -------------------
> QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
> Palmeiras 1 - Flamengo X2
> NY Red Bulls 1 - New England Revolution X2

1. Palmeiras
2. Revolution

Ciao,
Werner

On 2023-07-02 17:24, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:15:14 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
>> Season 53 Cup
>
> Season *54* Cup
>
> What to do
> -----------
>
> Look at the fixtures below: do you play home or away? In any case:
> remember that it's single-leg, and a draw qualifies the team with the X
> on its side.
>
> *Home*
> - Before Wednesday 2023-04-019, 23:59 GMT
> - Pick one team from each of the two matches, in order of preference
>
> *Away*
> - After Wednesday (or even sooner, if the home player has picked his
> teams) and before kickoff of the first match
> - Pick one of the teams not picked by your opponent (if he hasn't picked
> any team, you have free choice)
> - Their opponents will represent your opponent
>
> *ATTENTION: NEW RULE*: If the away player doesn't pick any team before his/her deadline, the home
> player will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
> If the home player doesn't pick any team before his deadline, the away player can pick two teams (one from each match), and he/she will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
> If nobody picks a team, teams are assigned randomly.)
>
>
>
> Fixtures
> --------
>
> Quarterfinals
> -------------------
> QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
> Palmeiras 1 - Flamengo X2
> NY Red Bulls 1 - New England Revolution X2
>
> QF2: MH - The Doctor
> Santos 1 - Goiàs X2
> Minnesota United FC 1 - Austin FC X2

1. Goias
2. Austin

>
> QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
> Estudiantes 1 - Racing Club X2
> Guadalajara 1 - Atlético San Luis X2
>
> QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix
> Vélez Sársfied 1X - Godoy Cruz 2
> Monterrey 1 - Atlas X2
>
>
> Results and fixtures
> --------------------
>
> Quarterfinals (2023.07.08-09)
> ----------------
> QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
> QF2: MH - The Doctor
>
> QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
> QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix
>
> Semifinal week (2023.07.15-16)
> --------------
> SF1: Winner QF1 - Winner QF2
> SF2: Winner QF3 - Winner QF4
>
> RR1: Loser of QF1 - Loser of QF2
> RR2: Loser of QF3 - Loser of QF4
>
>
> Final Round (2023.07.22-23)
> ---------------------------------------------
> F1: Winner of SF1 - Winner of SF2
>
> F3_1: Loser SF1 - Winner RR2
> F3_2: Loser SF2 - Winner RR1
>
> F7: Loser RR1 - Loser RR2
>

On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 12:25:02 AM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:15:14 PM UTC-4, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > Season 53 Cup
>
> Season *54* Cup
>
> What to do
> -----------
>
> Look at the fixtures below: do you play home or away? In any case:
> remember that it's single-leg, and a draw qualifies the team with the X
> on its side.
>
> *Home*
> - Before Wednesday 2023-04-019, 23:59 GMT
> - Pick one team from each of the two matches, in order of preference
>
> *Away*
> - After Wednesday (or even sooner, if the home player has picked his
> teams) and before kickoff of the first match
> - Pick one of the teams not picked by your opponent (if he hasn't picked
> any team, you have free choice)
> - Their opponents will represent your opponent
>
> *ATTENTION: NEW RULE*: If the away player doesn't pick any team before his/her deadline, the home
> player will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
> If the home player doesn't pick any team before his deadline, the away player can pick two teams (one from each match), and he/she will be represented by the team that achieves the best outcome out of his/her two picked teams.
> If nobody picks a team, teams are assigned randomly.)
>
>
>
> Fixtures
> --------
>
> Quarterfinals
> -------------------
> QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
> Palmeiras 1 - Flamengo X2
> NY Red Bulls 1 - New England Revolution X2
> QF2: MH - The Doctor
> Santos 1 - Goiàs X2
> Minnesota United FC 1 - Austin FC X2
> QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
> Estudiantes 1 - Racing Club X2
> Guadalajara 1 - Atlético San Luis X2
>
> QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix
> Vélez Sársfied 1X - Godoy Cruz 2
> Monterrey 1 - Atlas X2
>
>
1 Monterrey
2 Godoy Cruz

On Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 7:06:34 AM UTC-4, Mark wrote:

> > QF4: Mark - Futbolmetrix
> > Vélez Sársfied 1X - Godoy Cruz 2
> > Monterrey 1 - Atlas X2

> 1 Monterrey
> 2 Godoy Cruz

Velez once beat Milan in the Intercontinental/Toyota Cup, so they must be my 16th favorite team, more or less. El Fortin!

On 2023-07-03, Werner Pichler <wpichler@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1:25:02 AM UTC+2, Futbolmetrix wrote:
>>
>> *Home*
>> - Before Wednesday 2023-04-019, 23:59 GMT
>> - Pick one team from each of the two matches, in order of preference

With the new no-pick rule, the order of preference is no longer relevant.

>> Quarterfinals
>> -------------------
>> QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen

Man City in the first round. As tough as it gets.

>> Palmeiras 1 - Flamengo X2
>> NY Red Bulls 1 - New England Revolution X2
>
> 1. Palmeiras
> 2. Revolution

Those choices look like roadkill, so I'll be the Vulture.

Futbolmetrix:
> QF3: milivella - Jesus Petry
> Estudiantes 1 - Racing Club X2
Racing Club
> Guadalajara 1 - Atlético San Luis X2
Atletico San Luis
May the less scholarly, more athletic win!
--
Cheers
milivella
--
Cheers
milivella

On Monday, 3 July 2023 at 11:36:42 UTC+2, Werner Pichler wrote:
> On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1:25:02 AM UTC+2, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > Quarterfinals
> > -------------------
> > QF1: Werner Pichler - Jesper Lauridsen
> > Palmeiras 1 - Flamengo X2
> > NY Red Bulls 1 - New England Revolution X2
> 1. Palmeiras
> 2. Revolution

I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness.

On Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:16:16 AM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:

> I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness.

Yeah, that should get you a 10-point penalty next season.

Cup Quarterfinal, results:

Results
Werner Pichler 1 - 1 Jesper Lauridsen* (Palmeiras 1-Flamengo X2)
MH 3 - 4 The Doctor (Goiás X2-Santos 1)
milivella* 0 - 0 Jesus Petry (Racing Club X2-Estudiantes 1)
Mark 1 - 1 Futbolmetrix* (Godoy Cruz 2-Vélez Sársfield 1X)

Three draws and a seven-goal thriller (also lots of red cards flying in Santos-Goias, to the delight of the Doc).
milivella was just one goal Estudiantes goal away from the biggest BWAHAHA of all time, but in the end he benefits from Jesus' no pick and advances to the semi.

Memo to self: when you draw up new rules designed to trip up milivella, make sure that he doesn't end up benefiting from them.

Semis and repechage round to be announced shortly.

On Monday, July 10, 2023 at 4:07:17 PM UTC+1, The Doctor wrote:
> In article <ae92868a-3248-4db4...@googlegroups.com>,
> Futbolmetrix wrote:
> >On Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:16:16 AM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
> >
> >> I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness..
> >
> >Yeah, that should get you a 10-point penalty next season.
> >
> >Cup Quarterfinal, results:
> >
> >Results
> >Werner Pichler 1 - 1 Jesper Lauridsen* (Palmeiras 1-Flamengo X2)
> >MH 3 - 4 The Doctor (Goiás X2-Santos 1)
> >milivella* 0 - 0 Jesus Petry (Racing Club X2-Estudiantes 1)
> >Mark 1 - 1 Futbolmetrix* (Godoy Cruz 2-Vélez Sársfield 1X)
> >
> >Three draws and a seven-goal thriller (also lots of red cards flying in
> >Santos-Goias, to the delight of the Doc).
> >milivella was just one goal Estudiantes goal away from the biggest
> >BWAHAHA of all time, but in the end he benefits from Jesus' no pick and
> >advances to the semi.
> >
> >Memo to self: when you draw up new rules designed to trip up milivella,
> >make sure that he doesn't end up benefiting from them.
> >
> >Semis and repechage round to be announced shortly.
> >
> >
> >
> Yes!!!
> --
> Member - Liberal International This is doc...@nk.ca Ici doc...@nk.ca
> Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising!
> Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism https://www.empire.kred/ROOTNK?t=94a1f39b
> "We should do good unless it inconveniences us," is not righteous thinking. -unknown Beware https://mindspring.com

Is that the result you're happy about, or the fact that there were lots of red cards flying?

On 2023-07-10, Futbolmetrix <daniele.paserman@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:16:16 AM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
>
>> I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness.
>
> Yeah, that should get you a 10-point penalty next season.

I reckon I'll be immune to point penalties this coming league season.

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:12:40 PM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
> On 2023-07-10, Futbolmetrix <> wrote:
> > On Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:16:16 AM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
> >
> >> I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness..
> >
> > Yeah, that should get you a 10-point penalty next season.
> I reckon I'll be immune to point penalties this coming league season.

Are you quitting?

Futbolmetrix:

> milivella was just one goal Estudiantes goal away from the biggest BWAHAHA of all time

Bah, you give me bigger BWAHAHA daily.

"mi, there's a crumb on your bed. BWAHAHA!!"

"mi, the prof noticed you were taking notes. BWAHAHAHA!!!"

"mi, you met Kurt Cobain and *he* asked you for an autograph.
BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!"

Mark:
> On Monday, July 10, 2023 at 4:07:17 PM UTC+1, The Doctor wrote:
>> In article <ae92868a-3248-4db4...@googlegroups.com>,
>> Futbolmetrix wrote:
>>> On Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:16:16 AM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness.
>>>
>>> Yeah, that should get you a 10-point penalty next season.
>>>
>>> Cup Quarterfinal, results:
>>>
>>> Results
>>> Werner Pichler 1 - 1 Jesper Lauridsen* (Palmeiras 1-Flamengo X2)
>>> MH 3 - 4 The Doctor (Goiás X2-Santos 1)
>>> milivella* 0 - 0 Jesus Petry (Racing Club X2-Estudiantes 1)
>>> Mark 1 - 1 Futbolmetrix* (Godoy Cruz 2-Vélez Sársfield 1X)
>>>
>>> Three draws and a seven-goal thriller (also lots of red cards flying in
>>> Santos-Goias, to the delight of the Doc).
>>> milivella was just one goal Estudiantes goal away from the biggest
>>> BWAHAHA of all time, but in the end he benefits from Jesus' no pick and
>>> advances to the semi.
>>>
>>> Memo to self: when you draw up new rules designed to trip up milivella,
>>> make sure that he doesn't end up benefiting from them.
>>>
>>> Semis and repechage round to be announced shortly.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Yes!!!
>> --
>> Member - Liberal International This is doc...@nk.ca Ici doc...@nk.ca
>> Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising!
>> Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism https://www.empire.kred/ROOTNK?t=94a1f39b
>> "We should do good unless it inconveniences us," is not righteous thinking. -unknown Beware https://mindspring.com
>
> Is that the result you're happy about, or the fact that there were lots of red cards flying?
"Yes."

On 2023-07-12, Futbolmetrix <daniele.paserman@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:12:40 PM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
>> On 2023-07-10, Futbolmetrix <> wrote:
>> > On Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:16:16 AM UTC-4, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:
>> >
>> >> I've always said that cup performance is the true measure of greatness.
>> >
>> > Yeah, that should get you a 10-point penalty next season.
>> I reckon I'll be immune to point penalties this coming league season.
>
> Are you quitting?

I get it now; a free ride to the final in exchange for intimidation of
the Tier I rivals. Gamemasters stick together.