http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BCK/WP/39492.shtmlb) If three or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
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Any time during the application of this item, when the number of the
then tied teams is reduced to two, the rules above shall be followed.
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The results among the tied teams shall determine the placings. The
comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among
them, next, the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored.-
If more than two teams are then still tied, a further classification
shall be established based on their results against the other teams
including tied teams in order of their ranking; first, based upon goal
difference, and next, based upon goals scored. The comparison shall be
made first, compared to the highest team or tied teams, and then, if
still tied, to the next highest team or tied teams, and so on.
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they are still tied, the tie shall be resolved by each team shooting
five penalty shots at its opponent's goal in alternate succession. The
first team shall take its first penalty shot and then the other team
shall take its first penalty shot, etc.If a tie shall exist after that
procedure, each team shall then take alternate shots until one team
misses and the other scores. Different members of the team must shoot
each shot. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of
that round or at the first practical opportunity.
- If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.
The above tie-breaking criteria will be applied after the preliminary round.