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U16 Cup Competitions

  • 09/09/23
  • By SSYFL League Management Committee
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Explains the 3 levels of U16 Cup competitions.

Levels 1 & 3 - Cup & Shield
The Cup & Shield has a group round, 2 knock-out rounds, and 2 finals.

R1 - 14 teams seeded from D1 & D2 compete in 3 groups, 1 of 4, 2 of 5. Groups are determined by open draw.
Cup QF - 4 teams. 1st & 2nd places group of 4, 2nd places groups of 5.
Cup SF - 4 teams. Groups of 5 1st places, Cup QF winners.
Shield QF - 2 teams. Groups of 5 4th places.
Shield SF - 4 teams. Group 3rd places, Shield QF winner
Cup & Shield Finals - SF winners

Level 2 - Trophy
The Trophy has a group round, 2 knock-out rounds and a final.

R1 - 9 teams seeded from D2 & D3 compete in 2 groups, 1 of 4, 1 of 5. Groups are determined by open draw.
Trophy QF - 4 teams. Group 2nd & 3rd places.
Trophy SF - 4 teams. Group 1st places and QF winners.
Trophy Final - SF winners

Group round matches can have a drawn result.
Knock out round matches, no extra time, straight to penalties.