Directions (1-5) Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

In the initial round of the tournament, the 8 competing teams are paired into 4 matches, with each match consisting of two teams facing off against each other. The winners of these matches advance to the semi-finals, where the 4 remaining teams compete. The victorious teams from the semi-finals then progress to the final round, where the last 2 teams compete for the championship title. It is important to note that the tournament does not include a match to determine third place.