The top two teams in each group reach the semi-finals.
If two or more teams are equal on points, these criteria are applied to determine the standings:
A) Number of points obtained in matches between the teams in question.
B) Goal difference in the matches between the teams in question.
C) Number of goals scored in the matches between the teams in question (if more than two teams).
D) Goal difference in all the group matches.
E) Number of goals scored in all the group matches.
F) Co-efficient in the qualifying competitions for 2006/07 and 2007/09 (points obtained divided by the number of matches played).
G) Goal difference from the play-offs.
H) Average number of goals scored per play-off.
I) Fair play conduct of the teams (final tournament).
J) Drawing of lots.
NB If two teams having the same number of points and goals scored and conceded play their last group game against each other and are still equal at the end of that match, the ranking of those teams will be determined by a penalty shoot-out provided that no other team within the group has the same number of points. If that is the case, the criteria listed above will apply.
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