tiebreaker rules

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Nelson Pacheco

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Jun 1, 2023, 9:31:19 AM6/1/23
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Question:

Is there a chance that in the future we can change the test orders?

Based on current division alignment, I see the potential for issues.

For example, if Club A plays Club B only once and club A and B finish on same points, but Club A hosted club B and Club A won 1-0, how would Head to head points be a fair tiebreaker if Club B didn't have opportunity to host Club A?

Wouldn't overall Goal difference be a more logical solution in the interest of fairness?

This is not criticism, just an idea to improve the tiebreaker.

Thoughts? 

And many thanks for providing this platform

Nelson Pacheco

Steve Siniscalchi

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Jun 1, 2023, 5:07:34 PM6/1/23
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Nelson,  we have at times needed to compare teams that did not even play each other at all,  so we would default to the 4th tiebreaker which is fewest average goals per game allowed in the division.  

 I see your point, in a group of  6 , the old days,  there was always a home and away game.  But now we could be comparing two teams who have only played each other once. 

 So first compare is head to head points,  if one team won ,  ok  they go forward.  

 If they tied  0-0  then  we drop to away goals,  same,  so  drop to 4th compare which is average goals allowed  in the season.  

 If they tied 1-1 ,  well,  the away goal for someone will put them as the winners.So be it. 

  As our current Boston Celtics and Bruins  have just shown us,  there is no home field advantage.

  BTW head to head goal difference is tie break #2.  So it comes into play but not if there is only one game between them.    

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Nelson Pacheco

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Jun 2, 2023, 2:27:42 PM6/2/23
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Appreciate the well detailed reply Steven.
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