Well, in hindsight I don't understand it either. I wrongfully assumed Paros would give up the game as his top players already played heavy minutes before the cupgame. So I gambled to keep my gameshape high for coming league games. Which was stupid.
Especially stupid because I've decided to blow up my current team (not enough income, not enough winning perspectives), so league games don't really matter that much anymore.
Never too old to learn! I'll be back with more wisdom and a better plan :)