Controversy over the same score ranking of the European Cup, and heated discussion on the rules of the 2024 event

On January 19, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the group stage of the European Cup has ended, and 16 teams have successfully advanced to the knockout stages. However, in the process, there have been some disputes about the same point ranking, which has caused heated discussions among fans and the media. In the rules of Euro 2024

On January 19, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the group stage of the European Cup has ended, and 16 teams have successfully advanced to the knockout stages. However, in the process, there have been some disputes about the same point ranking, which has caused heated discussions among fans and the media. There are also some noteworthy changes in the rules of Euro 2024, which may have an impact on the results of the competition.

In the group match of this European Cup, there were three groups with the same score, namely, Italy and Switzerland in Group A, Belgium and Denmark in Group B, and France and Germany in Group F. According to the rules of the European Cup, if the two teams have the same points in the group match, the first comparison is the result of the direct confrontation between the two teams. If it is still the same, the second comparison is the goal difference between the two teams. If it is still the same, the second comparison is the number of goals between the two teams. If it is still the same, Then compare the net goals of the two teams in the whole group game. If they are still the same, then compare the number of goals of the two teams in the whole group game. If they are still the same, then compare the number of red and yellow cards of the two teams in the whole group game. If they are still the same, then finally compare the position of the two teams in the UEFA national team ranking.

Such a rule seems fair, but there is a potential problem. That is, if two teams already know their points and rankings in the last round of the group game, they may consciously adjust their game strategies to obtain a more favorable opponent. For example, in the last round of Group B, Belgium and Denmark have both decided to qualify, and their points and goal difference are the same, only there is a gap in the number of goals, Belgium scored two more goals. According to the rules, if the match between Belgium and Denmark is a draw, Belgium will qualify as the first in the group, while Denmark will be the second in the group. However, if Belgium loses to Denmark with no more than two points, then Belgium will be the second in the group and Denmark will be the first in the group. In this way, Belgium can avoid encountering the strong French team in the first round of the knockout round, but encounter the relatively weak Swedish team, while Denmark is the opposite.

Such a situation may lead Belgium to deliberately lose or not go all out in order to get a better draw. Denmark may try its best to keep its first place in the group, or deliberately release water to avoid meeting the French team. Such a situation will undoubtedly damage the fairness and enjoyment of the game, and will also cause fans and the media to question and dissatisfaction.

In order to avoid such problems, UEFA has made some adjustments in the rules of the 2024 European Cup, the most important of which is to cancel the rule of direct confrontation in the group game. That is, if the two teams have the same points in the group game, then the first comparison is the difference between the two teams in the whole group game. If they are still the same, Then compare the scores of the two teams in the whole group game. If they are still the same, then compare the number of red and yellow cards of the two teams in the whole group game. If they are still the same, then compare the positions of the two teams in the national team ranking of UEFA.

Such a rule can prevent two teams from consciously adjusting their match results in the last round of the group match in order to obtain a more favorable opponent. Because in this case, the ranking of the two teams depends not only on their matches, but also on their matches with other teams. That is to say, they need to score as many goals as possible, lose fewer goals and eat fewer cards in each game to ensure their ranking. Such rules can encourage the team to go all out in every game, improve the fairness and enjoyment of the game, and reduce the controversy and dissatisfaction of fans and the media.

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