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There will be a maximum of 6 squad members. |
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Only 5 players from each team are allowed on the field at one time |
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A size 4 football shall be used. |
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Teams will be told which way they will be kicking at the start of the game. |
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Substitutes can be rotated in and out at any time in agreement with the referee(Players can be taken off and allowed back in during the game) |
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4 points will be awarded for a win and 2 point for a draw. 1 point will be given for a loss. Positions on the results table will be allotted based on superior points. If two teams are tied then the game involving those two teams will be reviewed and the winner of that game will appear above the losing team. If that game was drawn then the total number of goals scored followed by goal difference will determine positions. Following that any position in any final will be allotted based on a penalty shoot out of 3 initial penalty takers followed by sudden death. If there is no winner after 6 penalties then the outcome will be decided by the toss of a coin. |
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During the knock out phase, in the event of a tie the teams will change ends and a period of 5 minutes extra time will be played. If there is still a tie then each team must remove their goalkeeper from the field of play and will continue for a further 5 minutes on a “golden goal” basis. After this a penalty shoot- out as above will determine the winner. |
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Teams cannot score directly from a kick off |
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There is no offside |
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All free kicks and corners are direct and opposition must be 3 metres away. Foul throws will be penalized but only if the thrower gains a clear advantage(referees will be asked to give players a second chance in the group phase but not in the knock out round) |
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Yellow cards will only be issued for dangerous play or dissent. |
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Red cards will only be issued as a last resort for 2 consecutive yellows in the same game. Any player who receives a red card will be suspended for the next game in the tournament. |
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Goal kicks to be taken anywhere inside the penalty area. Opposition must be 3 meters away and ball must leave penalty area for play to recommence. |
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Compulsory line up and handshake to finish. |
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Games will be 8 minutes each way with a 4 minute half-time. |
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There is a 5 minute gap between each game. Teams must be ready to take the pitch as soon as the previous match has concluded. |
