Law 7: The Duration of the Match

The 15 provisions of this law that Ruleside argues from, in the order they are printed. Each one has its own address and lists every verdict, incident and rules page that turns on it.

1. Periods of play

A match lasts for two equal halves of 45 minutes, which may only be reduced if agreed between the referee and the two teams before the start of the match and if in accordance with competition rules.p93 · cited by 4 pages

2. Half-time interval

Players are entitled to an interval at half-time, not exceeding 15 minutes; a short drinks break (which should not exceed one minute) is permitted at the interval of half-time in extra time. Competition rules must state the duration of the half-time interval and it may be altered only with the referee's permission.p93 · cited by 3 pages

3. Allowance for time lost

4. Penalty kick

If a penalty kick has to be taken or retaken, the half is extended until the penalty kick is completed.p94 · cited by 1 page

5. Abandoned match

An abandoned match is replayed unless the competition rules or organisers determine otherwise.p94 · cited by 2 pages

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