Soccer Tournament Rules

Soccer 5v5 Rules 

Roster:

• Teams must provide a roster with player names.
• Each team can have a maximum of 8 players on the roster.
• During a match, 5 players including a goalkeeper (GK) are only allowed on the field at a time.

Team Composition

• 8 and below. – The team may only include players who are 8 years old or younger. The team can consist of all genders. The team can have a maximum of 2  non-Malayali South Asian  players in the roster.
• 9 to 11:The team may only include players who are between 9 and 11 years old. The team can consist of all genders. The team can have a maximum of 2 non-Malayali South Asian  players  in the roster.
• 12 to 14: The team may only include players who are between 12 and 14 years old. The team can consist of all genders. The team can have a maximum of 2 non-Malayali South Asian  players in the roster.
• 15+: The team may only include players who are 15 years or older. The team can consist of all genders. The team can have a maximum of 1 non-Malayali South Asian player in the roster.
• 35+: The team may only include players who are 35 years old or older.. The team can consist of all genders. The team can have a maximum of 1 non-Malayali South Asian player in the roster.

Field of Play

• Grass field. – https://goo.gl/maps/Y7RRS38gHXVhqJPu9
• Field Dimensions: The field dimensions are 30 yards wide by 40 yards long.
• Penalty Area: A rectangular penalty area is defined on the field, measuring 3 yards from each goal post and extending 6 yards into the field.
• Penalty Mark: The penalty mark is placed 8 yards from the mid-point of the goal line.
• Substitution Zones: Substitution zones are designated on both sides of the halfway line, each extending 6 yards towards the bench side of the pitch.

Substitutions:

• Unlimited rolling substitutions can take place during stoppages within designated Substitution Zones, subject to the referee’s approval

Kick-ins:

• The ball is kicked into play from the sideline (kick-in) instead of being thrown in.
• A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in.

Goal Kick:

• The goalkeeper rolls the ball into play from within the penalty area.
• The ball must be played within the team’s own half or touch the ground within their half. In such cases, the opposite team will be awarded a goal kick. The referee’s decision is final
• The ball must clear the penalty area before an opponent can play it.

Penalty Kicks:

• Penalty kicks are taken from the penalty mark (8 yards from the goal line).
• All players must be outside the penalty area during a penalty kick.

Offside:

• There is no offside rule in 5v5 soccer.

Restart Time Limit:

• Restarts must take place within 5 seconds; otherwise, possession is awarded to the opposing team.

Pass Back to Goalkeeper:

• The goalkeeper is not allowed to use their hands if the ball is deliberately passed by the teammate.

Match Officials:

• The sole referee oversees the matches.
• In cases where no specific rule is outlined, FIFA rules will be applicable.
• In instances of dispute, the referee’s judgment stands as final.

Sportsmanship:

• Respectful behavior towards referees, coaches, players, and spectators is mandatory.
• Abusive behavior will result in immediate removal from the tournament site.
• Games begin with the first whistle and end with the game-ending whistle.
• Teams must be ready to enter the field at least 5 minutes before the scheduled game time.

Group Stage Results:

• Rules to determine position after the group stage is based on the below factors in the order mentioned:

• 1. Points
• 2. Goal differential
• 3. Goals scored
• 4. Head-to-head results
• 5. Goals against
• 6. Fair play
• 7. Coin toss

Point System:

• Win: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point

35+ – Semi-Final and Final Matches:

• Semi-final matchups are based on the points table:

• 1st position vs. 4th position

• 2nd position vs. 3rd position

• Winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final

Other Categories- Final Matches:

• The top two teams from the group stage, determined by points, will advance to the final

Penalty Shootout Rules for Semi-Final and Final Matches:

In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time in the semi-final and final matches:

• Initial Round:

• Each team selects 3 players for penalty kicks.

• The team with the most goals after 3 kicks wins.

• If still tied, proceed to sudden death.

• Sudden Death Round:

• The teams engage in alternating penalty kicks using their remaining players.

• Once all the remaining players have completed their kicks, the shootout reverts to its initial order for all players.

• The first team to score and prevent the other from scoring wins.

• This continues until a winner is determined.