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Combining Formats and Phases

In FC.APP, you can create single-phase (1 stage) or two-phase (2 stages) tournaments. The system allows you to combine formats in specific ways.

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🎯 Single-phase Tournament (1 Phase)

Possible formats:

  • βœ… Round-robin

    • All teams play against each other.

    • Winner = the team with the most points.

  • βœ… Knockout (Playoff)

    • Elimination bracket.

    • Loser is eliminated, winner advances.

    • Winner = the winner of the final.

Not possible:

  • ❌ Group Stage – always requires two phases.

πŸ”„ Two-phase Tournament (2 Phases)

There are 3 possible combinations:

1. Round-robin + Knockout

  • Structure: Phase I: Round-robin | Phase II: Knockout bracket.

  • Best for: 8–12 teams.

  • Pros: Fair start + exciting final.

  • Cons: Long duration; weaker teams finish after Phase I.

2. Group + Group

  • Structure: Phase I: Initial groups | Phase II: Target groups (e.g., Gold, Silver, Bronze).

  • Best for: 12 to ∞ teams.

  • Pros: Everyone plays many matches; competition against similar-level opponents.

  • Cons: Very long duration; points from Phase I do not carry over.

3. Group + Knockout

  • Structure: Phase I: Groups | Phase II: Knockout bracket.

  • Best for: 16 to ∞ teams (the most popular combination).

  • Pros: Balanced start + dramatic finale.

  • Cons: Long tournament (2–3 days); weaker teams are eliminated after Phase I.

πŸ“Š Combination Rules

Format

As a single phase

As Phase I (of 2)

As Phase II

Can be followed by

Round-robin

βœ… Yes

βœ… Yes

❌ No

Knockout

Group

❌ No

βœ… Yes

βœ… Yes

Group, Knockout

Knockout

βœ… Yes

❌ No

βœ… Yes

Nothing (Finals)

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