📜 Rules & Regulations

Official tournament guidelines

⏱️ Match Duration

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  • Each match consists of two halves of 30 minutes each (60 minutes total)
  • Half-time break of 10 minutes
  • Extra time of 10 minutes (5 + 5) in knockout matches if tied
  • Penalty shootout after extra time if still tied
  • Referee has the authority to add stoppage time

⚽ Scoring Rules

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  • Win: 3 points
  • Draw: 1 point each
  • Loss: 0 points
  • Goals scored from anywhere on the field count as one goal
  • Own goals count as a goal for the opposing team
  • Goals scored during penalty shootout do not count in goal difference

🔄 Tie-breaker Rules

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  • If teams are tied on points, the following criteria apply (in order):
  • Goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
  • Total goals scored
  • Head-to-head result
  • Fair play points (fewer cards = higher ranking)
  • Drawing of lots (if all above are equal)

🤝 Fair Play Rules

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  • Yellow card: Warning, player must leave field for 5 minutes
  • Red card: Player is sent off for the remainder of the match
  • Two yellow cards in a match result in a red card
  • Accumulation of 3 yellow cards across matches results in 1 match ban
  • Direct red card results in minimum 1 match ban
  • All players must wear proper sports attire and football boots
  • Shin guards are mandatory for all players

🚫 Disqualification Rules

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  • Use of ineligible players results in immediate disqualification
  • Physical assault on referee or officials: team disqualification
  • Failure to show up for a match without 24-hour notice: forfeit (0-3 loss)
  • Two forfeits in a tournament lead to disqualification
  • Use of prohibited substances or performance enhancers
  • Match-fixing or any form of corruption
  • Decisions of the tournament committee are final

👥 Team Composition

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  • Maximum squad size: 16 players
  • 11 players on field (including goalkeeper)
  • Maximum 5 substitutions per match
  • Substituted players cannot re-enter the match
  • All players must be current 1st year students
  • Valid ID required for player registration

📞 Have Questions?

Contact the organizers for any clarifications regarding tournament rules.