Law 7 Duration of the Match

Objectives At the end of this lesson the student will: 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

TIMING Two equal periods Periods are normally 45 minutes 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

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

Law 7 – The Duration of the Match Short drink breaks should not exceed 1-Minute. Can add time for stoppages for drink breaks and VAR reviews

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.

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

EXTENDING TIME FOR PENALTY KICK 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.

REVIEW Equal periods Time kept by referee Half-time 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? Normal matches are two equal periods of 45 minutes. Time may be added for: substitutions assessment of injured player removal of injured player wasting time any other cause Time may be extended for the taking of a penalty kick. The referee does not stop the clock, s/he adds time. Half-time is required if requested by either team. Normally for youth games it is 5 minutes.