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Definition of Cup tie
1. Noun. An eliminating game between teams in a cup competition.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cup Tie
Literary usage of Cup tie
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Athletics and Football by Montague Shearman (1887)
"There seems to be little doubt that in the excitement of a cup tie the old Adam
in the breast of the footballer will have its way, and probably nothing but ..."
2. St. Mary's Hospital Gazette by St. Mary's Hospital (London, England) (1901)
"Has only played in cup-tie matches. An energetic and safe player. Fast and very
difficult to pass. Played a grand game in the final cup-tie. N. Low. ..."
3. St. Mary's Hospital Gazette by St. Mary's Hospital (London, England) (1904)
"We lost the Cup-Tie by one run ; had a moral victory over the " Vets," and an
actual one over ... Thomas' were beaten in the Cup-tie first round by Barts. ..."
4. Football: The Association Game by Charles William Alcock (1906)
"If the ground of the Club having choice of ground is considered unsuitable for
a cup tie, the opposing Club may appeal to the Council within three days of ..."
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