Due to "non-group" play this year based on rotating schedules for each team, a modification of the Tournament Rules and Guidelines has been implemented by the NIKE Palmetto Cup Committee.

In essence, since there is no true "group winner" this year an implementation of a "three goals scored maximum" has been put in place to ensure balance and fairness for all participating teams. This is reflected in the "Goal Differential" scenarios listed below.

STANDINGS THROUGH 4/5/13
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27, 3-0, Wando, 11-2 (+6 goals)
27, 3-0, Brookland-Cayce, 18-4 (+5 goals)
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20, 2-1, Myrtle Beach, 17-4 (+2 goals)
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19, 2-0, Bishop England, 5-0 (+5 goals)
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18, 2-0, Farragut, 5-1 (+4 goals)
18, 2-1, Cardinal Newman
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15, 1-1-1, Lexington
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11, 1-1, Fort Mill, 9-2 (+2 goals)
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10, 1-2, Clinton
10, 1-1, Dobyns-Bennett, 5-7 (-1 goals)
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4, 0-1-1, Seneca
4, 0-2, Gaffney
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3, 0-2, Westwood
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1, 0-2, South Pointe
1, 0-2, Walhalla
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0, 0-2, Clover
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TIEBREAKERS
If, at the completion of "group play", a tie in the standings exists in determining the group champion, the following criteria shall be used to determine the champion:

1. Head-to-Head competition
2. Goal Differential (up to 3 Goals For)
3. Goals Against
4. Goals For
5. Penalty Kick Shootout