Whp's alive and who's relegated?
The group stage of the Dew Cup is complete with all kinds of surprises.
The Premier Division will see some exciting semifinal matchups. The balanced Ocala side will put their strong midfield head to head with The Beasts strong defense and equally strong side attack, while the dominant defense of Death Valley Bushwackers tries to figure out the always unpredictable Barefoot Mailmen. The final four of the first division is anyone's game at this point. Though preseason favorite, DVB, still looks to be in poll position.
In Division 2 Requin Lezards take their dominant group stage form(3 wins 9+ GD) to the semifinals where they will face a strong defensive club Enigma. In the other semi, early division favorite Jersey Highlanders will faceoff with darkhorse Kirkland, who has surprised many by winning their group and advancing to the 2nd phase. Most are tipping Lezards to continue their dominant form, but anything can happen in one game.
Division 3 will feature an exciting battle of two early favorites: can Dolph Athletic breakthrough Friuli Sempre's defense? The battle in midfield could determine everything in this fixture.The division's surprise advancer: Devil Dolphins will lockup with another early favorite, Boston Bulldogs. Will the Dolphins defense continue to suffocate(1 goal allowed in 3 matches), or will the Bulldogs make it 4 wins in a row?
The less exciting news for some clubs, means relegation has been determined.
Division 1 loses tourney host FC Gryffindor and the stellar lineup of Tenpool, a surprise for many, who could never get their footing in a tough group. Tenpool will be an immediate favorite to achieve promotion immediately next season right back to the top.
The 2nd division waives goodbye to clubs: NYC Ralpf and The Fighting Penguins, whom hope to find friendlier matchups next season.