Even at full strength, the Knicks are no better than a second-tier team, a fact team officials concede.

Fordham (5-1) had built its record with difficult victories over second-tier teams.

They are a second-tier team to the national side, the Wallabies.

However, Back spent his entire 2010 season in the Lions' second-tier team.

During the season, he also debuted at the men's level, recording three goals over four games with Herning's second-tier team.

The second-tier team won 1-0 after extra time.

However, Hur spent his entire 2009 season in the Bears' second-tier team.

Others have put up impressive numbers but play for second-tier teams.

When they started in 1987, the play-offs originally featured a second-tier team and three third-tier clubs.

First final to feature two second-tier teams and first to feature such team since 1994 final.