This is so true! I think that the Cup matches starting so soon after turnover of Season is VASTLY unfair. Since there are no other fixture, why cannot it be at least a few hours in? My hubby tried logging and it was server reset, and by the time he did get on, the match was over and he lost 4-0.. Certainly he would have changed formations if he had had a clue what the other guy was playing.
One of my Teams had a match as well pretty much instantly, thankfully I won, but I could have won by a lot more.

I *hate* this scheduling on first day. I really do.