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Ye Olde Ben Cup
The Ben Cup is a yearly rivalry between MLS foes Real Salt Lake and DC United. It was started in 2006 by two friends, both named Ben (obviously). The winner is decided based on the results of non-exhibition/friendly matches between the two teams. In the case of a tie, goal differential is used. If goal differential is also tied, then away goals are used as a second tiebreaker. If that is also even then the Ben Cup is considered a tie for that season and the previous year's winner retains the Cup.
Ben Cup 2013:
Sat., March 9th
@ RFK Stadium, Washington, DC
RSL vs. DCU
Past winners:
2006-Real Salt Lake
2007-None/Tie (RSL retains the Cup)
2008-Real Salt Lake
2009-Real Salt Lake
2010-Real Salt Lake
2011-DC United
2012-Real Salt Lake
Ben Cup 2013:
Sat., March 9th
@ RFK Stadium, Washington, DC
RSL vs. DCU
Past winners:
2006-Real Salt Lake
2007-None/Tie (RSL retains the Cup)
2008-Real Salt Lake
2009-Real Salt Lake
2010-Real Salt Lake
2011-DC United
2012-Real Salt Lake
2 comments:
You underestimated the scoreline (who didn't?) but you were dead on with the keys for the game:
1- Sturgis-- oh yeah
2-finishing-- how about 4 goals on 11 shots
3- no extra time goals-- a good strategy is to have no extra time
4- goals by Findley-- well, he got one to accomplish #3 above
Nice call.
You gotta get one right here and there, right? hahaha
Seriously, though, thanks, and thanks for reading!
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