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Should two teams from the same group finish with an equal number of points, they will be ranked based on the following criteria:[11]

* Number of points earned in matches between the teams in question;
* Goal difference in matches between the teams in question (in cases where there are more than two teams equal on points);
* Goals scored in matches between the teams in question (in cases where there are more than two teams equal on points);
* Goal difference in all group matches;
* Goals scored in all group matches;
* In cases where exactly two teams are equal in all previously listed critera and play one another to a draw in their final group match, kicks from the penalty mark will be conducted in lieu of the remaining criteria;
* The number of points obtained by the teams in question divided by the number of matches played in the qualifying competitions for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2008;
* Fair play conduct of the teams in the group stage;
* Drawing of lots.

Posted By: SCC 28, Jun 11, 21:57:53