cup tie

British

noun

sport an eliminating match or round between two teams in a cup competition

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It was, undeniably, an "old school cup tie" - one which both managers agreed provided "a bit of a throwback".

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

That was when Bobby Hassell, the academy manager at Barnsley - who also played in the cup tie at Anfield 18 years ago - gave him an opportunity in South Yorkshire.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Mr Paterson eventually made his way home on back roads after learning that the cup tie had been postponed 10 minutes after kick off.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Rodgers was equally complimentary after yet another critical contribution, one which drew the danger from a potentially tricky cup tie with an in-form Hibs.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Scarcely anyone was dancing, but the walls were well lined, and the crush about the doors suggestive of a cup tie.

From The Sins of Séverac Bablon by Rohmer, Sax

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