Works as follows bud, there are division cups right up to D2. D1 play in the ML Open which is open to everyone. There's a Champions League as well for competition winners (so I'm told).
Competitions are open to a max of 400 entrants.
If you're a PS3 owner you'll have enter competition lobbies bang on time otherwise you'll not get in. They pack out fast. Xbox isn't so much of an issue.
You get 65 minutes to qualify. 5 minute matches means you'll average about 5 games in that time. To qualify ideally you'll need to win all three games scoring at least a total of 5 goals.
Three 1-0 wins isn't going to be enough.
Your best 3 consecutive results determine whether you qualify. Aim to win 2-0 every game to get through.
The knock out rounds are 5 minutes as well until the final which is 10 minutes.
Hows that?