Looks like Charlies is throwing the Cup game. He has saved SF Shaffer, but all other starters are at 60+ minutes. Maybe he goes all out and takes the game shape hit?
That said, I *almost* got the win at his place with an enthusiasm bonus. I'm not quite good enough just yet...Shaffer destroyed Ricucci on the perimeter. Will need an upgrade there if I don't want a repeat. Not as concerned with any of the other indivual battles.
Also, what the Hell........s Kitchen. Tanking for a few games against my opponents and then buying some nice players right before our match. Depending on my cup game, this could prevent me from seeing how I match up against Steel Guardians. That is super important to determine whether or not I should load up for promotion or hunker down to conserve for next year...I don't think its a big surprise that Steel is the early favorite. Oh well.