cup tie vs semifinal

cup tie

noun
  • A match in a cup competition 

semifinal

noun
  • A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final. 

  • A playoff in the round with only four players or teams left, the stage before the final. 

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