Well because they had a better goal average in all the other games.
If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided.
In 1981-1982, teams scored an average of eight goals a game.
The Warriors lead the conference in team defense, giving up an average of 2.33 goals a game.
He also has the highest goal average in one tournament, with 1.38.
An average of 2.64 goals were scored in each match.
The system of using goal average to separate two teams tied on points was used up until the 1976-77 season.
He responded with an 8-7-6 record in 22 games, allowing an average of 2.84 goals per game.
Had the league still been decided on goal average, Liverpool would have won by 2.321 to 2.028.
The Rangers have yielded an average of more than four goals a game over the last three weeks.