If two or more associations have the same coefficient, the following criteria are applied to the most recent half cycle, in the order given, to separate them:
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coefficient;
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average goal difference;
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average number of goals scored;
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average number of away goals scored;
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average disciplinary points based only on yellow and red cards received (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points);
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drawing of lots.