Vancouver CAN'T win V-Cup tonight

There has been some confusion regarding the V-Cup tiebreakers, with many people suggesting that the Whitecaps can win the trophy with a two goal win over Toronto tonight.

The official tiebreakers can be seen here.

• 1. Most points in all group matches
• 2. Greater # of points in matches between the teams concerned
• 3. Greater goal difference in matches between the teams concerned (if more than two teams finish equal on points)
• 4. Greater # of goals scored in matches among the teams concerned (if more than two teams finish equal on points)
• 5. Results from all group matches
• a) greater goal difference in all group matches
• b) greater # of goals scored in all group matches
• 6. Drawing of lots

The confusion comes from a failure for people to correctly interpret the bolded part above. Scenario No. 3 and 4 only come into play if there are more than two teams tied (assumedly they are in place for a future where there are more than three teams in the competition, since there is no difference between scenario No. 3 and 4 and scenario 5a in a three team tournament).

Earlier today I spoke to a representative from Vancouver that confirmed that the tournament cannot be won by the 'Caps tonight.