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Illinois Cup Rules & Scoring

Illinois Cup Rules

Illinois Cup Scoring

Teams will play in a points based round-robin tournament to determine the semifinals. 

Group play will be based on the following scoring:

  • Win: 6 points
  • Tie: 3 points
  • Loss: 0 points
  • 1 points per goal (Max 3 goals)
  • Shutout: 1 point

Example 1: Team A wins 4 -2

Team A
6 points for win
3 points for goals scored (max of 3 goals)
9 TOTAL POINTS

Team B
2 points for goals scored
0 points for loss
2 TOTAL POINTS


Example 2: Team A Wins 5-0

Team A
6 points for win
3 points for goals scored (max of 3 goals)
1 point for shutout
10 TOTAL POINTS

Team B
0 points for loss


Example 3: Team A & Team B tie 4-4
Team A
3 points for tie
3 points for goals scored (max of 3)
6 TOTAL POINTS

Team B
3 points for tie
3 points for goals scored (max 3)
6 TOTAL POINTS

Example 4: Team A & Team B tie 1-1
Team A
3 points for tie
1 point for shoutout
4 TOTAL POINTS

Team B
3 points for tie
1 point for shoutout
4 TOTAL POINTS


If group play ends in a tie, the following criteria will determine tie-breakers. In the event of a forfeit of bye, tie-breakers will be determined from games played within GROUP ONLY. Crossover and forfeit games will not be included incalculation.

Tie-Breakers:       

  • 1st: Head-to-head
  • 2nd: Most Wins
  • 3rd: Goal Differential (4 goal max per game)
  • 4th: Goals Allowed
  • 5th: Penalty Kicks