Law 7 Duration of the Match

2 At the end of this lesson the student will: Objectives state the length of each period and the half-time interval state 4 of 5 allowances for time lost state when the game may be extended

3 4 TOPICS 1.Timing 2.Half-time 3.Adding time 4.Extending a period (penalty kick)

4 TIMING Two equal periods –Change length prior to start of match –Referee and teams must agree to change Periods are normally 45 minutes –Clock starts at kick-off –Clock remains “running” Extend time only for a penalty kick

5 HALF-TIME Players are entitled to half-time Must not exceed 15 minutes –Normally 5 minutes in youth matches Length must be stated in rules of competition May be altered with consent of referee

6 YOUTH MODIFICATIONS The length of the periods and the size of ball change for various age groups. Check with your local assignor for specific variations.

7 ADDING TIME Time shall be added for: –time lost for substitutions –assessment of injury to player –removal of injured player from field –wasting time –any other cause Amount of time is at referee’s discretion

8 Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time. EXTENDING TIME FOR PENALTY KICK

9 REVIEW Equal periods –How long are adult matches? –Can length of periods vary? Time kept by referee –For what reasons may time be added? –May extend time for what purpose? –Does the referee stop the clock? Half-time –What if 1 team wants it & other doesn’t? –Up to 15 minutes - how long normally?