i somewhat get what you're saying, but then is it fair for the teams that did show up, even if before the stadium was closed or closing, to have competed all for nothing? all because the other teams in the competition, didn't make it on time and were left out for whatever reason. There's not much need to refreash every 20 seconds my friend, just a simple check in here and there to see what's happening, that's all.
2 wrestlers compete for one spot, both want it bad, real bad... Both wrestlers run not WALK, run to the arena to compete! One day both wrestlers decide to walk to the arena, they've been there a few times, everyone knows them there, no need to run... They check their watches, two minutes left b4 doors close, one of the wrestlers decides to not take any chances, he runs as fast as he can to the arena, the doors are gonna close in about one minute, he just makes it, there's less than a minute left b4 the doors close... the other wrestler checks his watch and starts to run, doors are already closed when he reaches the arena. loses his spot. After the show, he tries to explain it to the promoter, the guy looks at him and says, "What can I tell ya kid, better luck next"...