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Mfaulkie at 12:51, 17 February 2023

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	The main event of the country is the ''National cup'', which is accompanied by lower tier Cups for teams that are eliminated early from the main cup. These are secondary (''Challenger'') and tertiary (''Consolation'') cups. In leagues with more than six [[division]]s, a ''Divisional Cup'' replicates the entire system for each division below level VI.		The main event of the country is the ''National cup'', which is accompanied by lower tier Cups for teams that are eliminated early from the main cup. These are secondary (''Challenger'') and tertiary (''Consolation'') cups. In leagues with more than six [[division]]s, a ''Divisional Cup'' replicates the entire system for each division below level VI.

	At the end of season, only one champion will be named for each cup, and the [[manager\|winner]] ~~getd~~ their names engraved in the Hattrick [[Hall of Fame (nation)\|Hall of Fame]]. The main national cup champion also gets one of the two spot (together with the winner of the top league) into next [[Hattrick Masters]].		At the end of season, only one champion will be named for each cup, and the [[manager\|winner]] gets their names engraved in the Hattrick [[Hall of Fame (nation)\|Hall of Fame]]. The main national cup champion also gets one of the two spot (together with the winner of the top league) into next [[Hattrick Masters]].

	==Cup System==		==Cup System==

Mfaulkie: /* Rules */ added info about overtaking seeds as a lower ranked team

2023-02-17T12:44:17Z

Rules: added info about overtaking seeds as a lower ranked team

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	* '''Home & away'''		* '''Home & away'''
	: The higher-ranked team always plays ''away'', until the last six rounds of the Cup, at which point all matches are played at neutral venues (semi-finals and finals are also played at a neutral ground too).		: The higher-ranked team always plays ''away'', until the last six rounds of the Cup, at which point all matches are played at neutral venues (semi-finals and finals are also played at a neutral ground too).
			: Since season 83, a lower-ranked team takes over the seed from their opponents for the forthcoming round, should they defeat the higher ranking opponent. The round after they return to their original low-ranked seed.
	: The ''home side'' gets 2/3 of the crowd [[revenue]] and the away side gets one-third. On neutral venues the teams split the revenue 50/50.		: The ''home side'' gets 2/3 of the crowd [[revenue]] and the away side gets one-third. On neutral venues the teams split the revenue 50/50.

93.66.249.244 at 12:52, 8 May 2020

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87.16.4.52 at 15:58, 28 December 2019

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Para Para: major editing needed

2019-12-28T01:40:11Z

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Marcel3 at 11:14, 16 August 2014

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 Note: The early rounds of a cup are not all displayed, because there are too many games played.
 == New Cup system ==
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 The three Challenger Cups are originally called Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. The Emerald Cup takes on any team that is eliminated from the National Cup in round 1 or 6. Teams eliminated in rounds 2 and 5 are moved to the Ruby cup. And teams eliminated in rounds 3 and 4 are moved to the Sapphire cup. The three cups run parallel to each other and to the National cup, and one winner will be crowned in each one of them.<br>
 Teams that are eliminated in round one of the Emerald Challenger Cup and round one of the Ruby Challenger Cup will gain a place in the Consolation Cup. This Cup does not give any prize money or other perks, but the winner still gets a trophy.
 = See Also =

Marcel3: /* New Cup system */

2014-08-16T11:09:48Z

New Cup system

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	As of season 56, a completely redesigned Cup system has been introduced. The main change is the National Cup competitions are divided into two categories. In larger leagues with more than six divisions, a new Divisional Cup is added for the divisions below Division 6 which teams in these lower divisions will play instead. In the Divisional Cup you will only play against other teams of the same Division, and the champion at the end of season will be named the Divisional Cup champion of that specific Division only.<br><br>		As of season 56, a completely redesigned Cup system has been introduced. The main change is the National Cup competitions are divided into two categories. In larger leagues with more than six divisions, a new Divisional Cup is added for the divisions below Division 6 which teams in these lower divisions will play instead. In the Divisional Cup you will only play against other teams of the same Division, and the champion at the end of season will be named the Divisional Cup champion of that specific Division only.<br><br>
	Both the National Cup and the Divisional Cup will be accompanied by secondary (Challenger) and tertiary (Consolation) cups. These are lower ranked Cups for the teams that lose in the main cup. This means that losing one or two games will not be the end of your Cup experience for the season. You will be guaranteed at least three Cup matches per season, but if you lose one of the early rounds in the main Cup you will drop down to a Cup that has, perhaps, a more suitable level of competition. You will still have the chance to win a Cup trophy, just a more modest one. The Challenger Cup system will consist of four different competitions (three Challengers and one Consolation), each with its own unique trophies, and a separate winner will be named in each one.<br><br>		Both the National Cup and the Divisional Cup will be accompanied by secondary (Challenger) and tertiary (Consolation) cups. These are lower ranked Cups for the teams that lose in the main cup. This means that losing one or two games will not be the end of your Cup experience for the season. You will be guaranteed at least three Cup matches per season, but if you lose one of the early rounds in the main Cup you will drop down to a Cup that has, perhaps, a more suitable level of competition. You will still have the chance to win a Cup trophy, just a more modest one. The Challenger Cup system will consist of four different competitions (three Challengers and one Consolation), each with its own unique trophies, and a separate winner will be named in each one.<br><br>
	~~Furthermore, with this redesign~~, ~~the Cups fit better into the league~~ and ~~division sizes~~. The ~~division you play~~ in ~~will decide which Cup you participate~~ in, and ~~it will be~~ the ~~same for every team~~ in ~~your division~~. ~~To fill up~~ the National ~~Cup we~~ will ~~instead add a number~~ of ~~temporary "neighbourhood" teams; low skilled teams~~ that ~~will enter~~ the Cup at the ~~lowest rank and thus get to play~~ the ~~highest ranked teams through~~ the ~~first few rounds~~.		The three Challenger Cups are originally called Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. The Emerald Cup takes on any team that is eliminated from the National Cup in round 1 or 6. Teams eliminated in rounds 2 and 5 are moved to the Ruby cup. And teams eliminated in rounds 3 and 4 are moved to the Sapphire cup. The three cups run parallel to each other and to the National cup, and one winner will be crowned in each one of them.<br>
			Teams that are eliminated in round one of the Emerald Challenger Cup and round one of the Ruby Challenger Cup will gain a place in the Consolation Cup. This Cup does not give any prize money or other perks, but the winner still gets a trophy.

	= See Also =		= See Also =

Marcel3: new cup system, it needs some more elaboration and maybe a detailed description how the cup works?

2014-08-11T19:01:22Z

new cup system, it needs some more elaboration and maybe a detailed description how the cup works?

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	For example: in a league with 680 teams, 512 will play in the cup. In a league with 10 920 teams, 8 192 will play in the cup.		For example: in a league with 680 teams, 512 will play in the cup. In a league with 10 920 teams, 8 192 will play in the cup.

			== New Cup system ==

			As of season 56, a completely redesigned Cup system has been introduced. The main change is the National Cup competitions are divided into two categories. In larger leagues with more than six divisions, a new Divisional Cup is added for the divisions below Division 6 which teams in these lower divisions will play instead. In the Divisional Cup you will only play against other teams of the same Division, and the champion at the end of season will be named the Divisional Cup champion of that specific Division only.<br><br>
			Both the National Cup and the Divisional Cup will be accompanied by secondary (Challenger) and tertiary (Consolation) cups. These are lower ranked Cups for the teams that lose in the main cup. This means that losing one or two games will not be the end of your Cup experience for the season. You will be guaranteed at least three Cup matches per season, but if you lose one of the early rounds in the main Cup you will drop down to a Cup that has, perhaps, a more suitable level of competition. You will still have the chance to win a Cup trophy, just a more modest one. The Challenger Cup system will consist of four different competitions (three Challengers and one Consolation), each with its own unique trophies, and a separate winner will be named in each one.<br><br>
			Furthermore, with this redesign, the Cups fit better into the league and division sizes. The division you play in will decide which Cup you participate in, and it will be the same for every team in your division. To fill up the National Cup we will instead add a number of temporary "neighbourhood" teams; low skilled teams that will enter the Cup at the lowest rank and thus get to play the highest ranked teams through the first few rounds.

	= See Also =		= See Also =

Para Para at 01:54, 24 December 2013

2013-12-24T01:54:23Z

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	The teams are ranked according to the league positions at the end of the '''previous''' season. This means that the ranking stays the same for the duration of the cup. The highest-ranked teams are always seeded to meet the lowest-ranked teams. The higher-ranked team always plays away.		The teams are ranked according to the league positions at the end of the '''previous''' season. This means that the ranking stays the same for the duration of the cup. The highest-ranked teams are always seeded to meet the lowest-ranked teams. The higher-ranked team always plays away.

	In the semi-finals and finals, the game is played at a neutral ground		In the semi-finals and finals, the game is played at a neutral ground.

	==Revenue==		==Revenue==
	The home side gets 2/3 of the crowd revenue and the away side gets one-third. This applies to all cup matches except the semi-finals and final when the teams split the revenue 50/50.		The home side gets 2/3 of the crowd [[revenue]] and the away side gets one-third. This applies to all cup matches except the semi-finals and final when the teams split the revenue 50/50.

	It's also true that the [[fans]] of a Division IV team will want to see a game against a higher division side, but that is not true the other way around. In general, the fans aren't very interested in the first couple of rounds of the cup, but as it goes on, attendance will increase. This means that a Division IV team going far in the cup can make a lot of money!		It's also true that the [[fans]] of a Division IV team will want to see a game against a higher division side, but that is not true the other way around. In general, the fans aren't very interested in the first couple of rounds of the cup, but as it goes on, attendance will increase. This means that a Division IV team going far in the cup can make a lot of money!
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	== Cards ==		== Cards ==
	Cup Matches are [[~~Competitive~~ matches]], this means that [[cards]] received during a cup match are valid in the League, too.		Cup Matches are [[competitive matches]], this means that [[cards]] received during a cup match are valid in the League, too.
	A player who received a red card during a Cup Match, will miss the following league game.		A player who received a red card during a Cup Match, will miss the following league game.

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	{\| class=prettytable style="text-align:right"		{\| class=prettytable style="text-align:right"
	!style="text-align:left"\| Last level<br> in the country!! Total number<br> of active teams !! Last level<br> ~~acceding the~~ cup \|\| Number of teams<br> playing the cup		!style="text-align:left"\| Last level<br> in the country!! Total number<br> of active teams !! Last level<br> accessing to cup \|\| Number of teams<br> playing the cup
	\|-		\|-
	\| III \|\| 168 \|\| III \|\| 128		\| III \|\| 168 \|\| III \|\| 128
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	\| VII \|\| 19 112 \|\| VII \|\| 16384		\| VII \|\| 19 112 \|\| VII \|\| 16384
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~VII~~ \|\| 27 304 \|\| ~~VIII~~ \|\| 16384		\| VIII \|\| 27 304 \|\| VII \|\| 16384
	\|-		\|-
	\| VIII \|\| 35 496 \|\| VIII \|\| 32768		\| VIII \|\| 35 496 \|\| VIII \|\| 32768

Para Para at 01:20, 24 December 2013

2013-12-24T01:20:50Z

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	{{Interwiki/Cup}}		{{Interwiki/Cup}}
			All [[Country\|countries]] have a national '''cup'''. A maximum of 32 768 teams can participate in the cup, depending on the size of your league. Matches are played mid-week, instead of [[friendlies]].
	~~The top-ranked~~ [[~~team~~]]~~s in each [[league]] automatically qualify for the~~ cup. ~~The number of teams accepted into the cup ranges from 128 to a~~ maximum of 32,768~~. This means that there will always be low-ranked~~ teams in ~~all [[league]]s that aren't allowed into~~ the cup~~. For example~~, ~~in a league with 680 teams, 512 will play in~~ the ~~cup. In a~~ league ~~with 10,920 teams, 8,192 will play in the cup~~. Matches are played mid-week, instead of [[friendlies]]~~. Check the league dates in your league for exact times (these can be found under Upcoming Activities on the main League page)~~.

	==Cup Development==		==Cup Development==
	The first round always takes place the week before the first league game of the [[season]]. The first round opponents are announced one week before the games. Opponents for the next round are always determined immediately after the games.		The first round always takes place the week before the first league game of the [[season]]. The first round opponents are announced one week before the games. Opponents for the next round are always determined immediately after the games.

	The teams are ranked according to the league positions at the end of the '''previous''' season. This means that the ranking stays the same for the duration of the cup. The highest-ranked teams are always seeded to meet the lowest-ranked teams. The higher-ranked team always plays away. In the semi-finals and finals, the game is played at a neutral ground		The teams are ranked according to the league positions at the end of the '''previous''' season. This means that the ranking stays the same for the duration of the cup. The highest-ranked teams are always seeded to meet the lowest-ranked teams. The higher-ranked team always plays away.

			In the semi-finals and finals, the game is played at a neutral ground

	==Revenue==		==Revenue==
	The home side gets ~~two-thirds~~ of the crowd revenue and the away side gets one-third. This applies to all cup matches except the semi-finals and final when the teams split the revenue 50/50. It's also true that the [[fans]] of a Division IV team will want to see a game against a higher division side, but that is not true the other way around. In general, the fans aren't very interested in the first couple of rounds of the cup, but as it goes on, attendance will increase. This means that a Division IV team going far in the cup can make a lot of money!		The home side gets 2/3 of the crowd revenue and the away side gets one-third. This applies to all cup matches except the semi-finals and final when the teams split the revenue 50/50.

			It's also true that the [[fans]] of a Division IV team will want to see a game against a higher division side, but that is not true the other way around. In general, the fans aren't very interested in the first couple of rounds of the cup, but as it goes on, attendance will increase. This means that a Division IV team going far in the cup can make a lot of money!

	On top of this, there is also prize money up for grabs, although the big money is made through [[attendance]].		On top of this, there is also prize money up for grabs, although the big money is made through [[attendance]].

			Matches are played always at the same time and day of week, but dates change for every country. Check the weekly schedule in your league for exact time.

	==Draws==		==Draws==

	All cup games not settled during normal time go to extra time, and if that doesn't settle the game, there's a [[penalty shoot-out]]. During extra time, [[stamina]] becomes more important than it was during the second half of normal time and teams lacking [[experience]] become even more likely to succumb to nervousness.		All cup games not settled during normal time go to extra time, and if that doesn't settle the game, there's a [[penalty shoot-out]]. During extra time, [[stamina]] becomes more important than it was during the second half of normal time and teams lacking [[experience]] become even more likely to succumb to nervousness.

	If this doesn't end things, then you have to face a nerve wrecking penalty shoot-out at the end of the game. At every penalty (not during regular match time, though) a test of the players experience is carried out. At this point, don't send forth your shaky 17-year old debutante as the first penalty taker! The [[skills]] taken into consideration include [[scoring]] ability, [[set pieces]] ability, as well as the [[technical]] specialty for penalty-takers, and the [[goalkeeping]] skill for keepers.		If this doesn't end things, then you have to face a nerve wrecking penalty shoot-out at the end of the game. At every penalty (not during regular match time, though) a test of the players experience is carried out. At this point, don't send forth your shaky 17-year old debutante as the first penalty taker! The [[skills]] taken into consideration include [[scoring]] ability, [[set pieces]] ability, as well as the [[technical]] specialty for penalty-takers, and the [[goalkeeping]] skill for keepers.

			==Risk and Reward==

			Remember that your players may get [[injury\|injured]] during cup matches. As in real life, playing a whole season will take its toll on the squad. Sometimes it might be a better idea to save your best players and [[play it cool]] by fielding the reserves. However, the cup is a good opportunity to make yourself some extra money, especially for ambitious teams in Divisions IV and lower. The cup is also a good opportunity for you to let your players get some valuable match [[experience]], earning about double as much experience as a league match.

			The rewards for participating definitely outweigh the risks, and there's also the matter of the glory. Every year, the best Hattrick players (the winner of the highest league and the cup final winner) get their names engraved in the "Hall of Fame".

	== Cards ==		== Cards ==

	Cup Matches are [[Competitive matches]], this means that [[cards]] received during a cup match are valid in the League, too.		Cup Matches are [[Competitive matches]], this means that [[cards]] received during a cup match are valid in the League, too.
	A player who received a red card during a Cup Match, will miss the following league game.		A player who received a red card during a Cup Match, will miss the following league game.

	==~~Cup~~ Matches==		== Matches Rounds ==
			From the Cup page you can check how many rounds have been played, and also see the games played for each round.
	~~You'll find your cup matches under the "Leagues and Cups" link on the left hand side menu.~~ From the Cup page you can check how many rounds have been played, and also see the games played for each round. ~~The early rounds of~~ a ~~cup, however, are not displayed, because there are too many games played~~.		You'll find cup matches list on a left side link on the "World" top menu.

	~~== Teams playing the national cup ==~~

	~~All leagues have~~ a ~~national cup. A maximum of 32768 teams can participate in the~~ cup, ~~depending on the size of your league~~.		Note: The early rounds of a cup are not all displayed, because there are too many games played.

			== Teams Playing the Cup ==
			The top-ranked [[team]]s in each [[league]] automatically qualify for the cup. The number of teams accepted into the cup ranges from 128 to a maximum of 32 768. This means that there will always be low-ranked teams in all [[league]]s that aren't allowed into the cup.

	{\| ~~border~~=~~"1" cellpadding~~="~~5" cellspacing="0"~~ align~~="center~~" style="text-align:~~right~~"		{\| class=prettytable style="text-align:right"
	\| ~~from~~ the ~~hattrick~~ cup ~~page:~~		!style="text-align:left"\| Last level<br> in the country!! Total number<br> of active teams !! Last level<br> acceding the cup \|\| Number of teams<br> playing the cup
	~~!colspan="2"\| Minimum league size \|~~\|~~colspan="3"~~\| ~~Teams~~ playing the cup
	\|-		\|-
	\| 168 \|\| III \|\| 128 ~~\|\| III \|\|~~		\| III \|\| 168 \|\| III \|\| 128
	\|-		\|-
	\| 680 \|\| IV \|\| 512 ~~\|\| IV \|\|~~		\| IV \|\| 680 \|\| IV \|\| 512
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~2728~~ \|\| V \|\| 2048 ~~\|\| V \|\|~~		\| V \|\| 2 728 \|\| V \|\| 2048
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~10920~~ \|\| VI \|\| 8192 ~~\|\| VI \|\|~~		\| VI \|\| 10 920 \|\| VI \|\| 8192
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~19112 \|\|~~ VII \|\| ~~16384~~ \|\| VII \|\|		\| VII \|\| 19 112 \|\| VII \|\| 16384
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~27304~~ \|\| VIII \|\| 16384 ~~\|\| VII \|\|~~		\| VII \|\| 27 304 \|\| VIII \|\| 16384
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~35496 \|\|~~ VIII \|\| ~~32768~~ \|\| VIII \|\|		\| VIII \|\| 35 496 \|\| VIII \|\| 32768
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

	~~==Risk/Reward==~~		For example: in a league with 680 teams, 512 will play in the cup. In a league with 10 920 teams, 8 192 will play in the cup.

	~~Remember that your players may get [[injury\|injured]] during cup matches. As~~ in ~~real life~~, ~~playing a whole season~~ will ~~take its toll on the squad. Sometimes it might be a better idea to save your best players and [[~~play ~~it cool]] by fielding the reserves. However,~~ the cup ~~is a good opportunity to make yourself some extra money, especially for ambitious teams in Divisions IV and lower~~. ~~The cup is also a good opportunity for you to let your players get some valuable match [[experience]], earning about double as much experience as~~ a league ~~match.~~

	~~The rewards for participating definitely outweigh the risks~~, ~~and there's also the matter of the glory. Every year, the best Hattrick players (the winner of the highest league and~~ the cup ~~final winner) get their names engraved in the "Hall of Fame"~~.

	= See Also =		= See Also =