I'm a bit disappointed about the new set-up of the new cup format, but I really can't see an answer.
Many are saying, "go back to the old system". But, before the change, there were hundreds of posts saying the old system wasn't fair, and the matches were too lop-sided, with the vast differences in quality between teams. Many suggested "banding" of teams to make it more competitive. Now they've done just that, people are still not happy and want the old way back.
It seems that Nordeus are in a lose / lose situation. They're damned if they do, and damned if they don't.