Football 7s Rules

Marlborough Straits Football 7s 2023

Match Formats
Age GroupU11 U13U15U18
Match Length2 x 12 mins2 x 12 mins2 x 12 mins2 x 12 mins
Players Per Team7777

Tie Breaks
Age GroupU11 U13U15U18
Group StageHead to Head Head to HeadHead to Head Head to Head 
Goals ScoredGoals ScoredGoals ScoredGoals Scored
Goals ConcededGoals ConcededGoals ConcededGoals Conceded
Goal DifferenceGoal DifferenceGoal DifferenceGoal Difference
Coin Flip PenaltiesPenaltiesPenalties
Knockout PenaltiesPenaltiesPenaltiesPenalties
2nd Round RobinHead to Head Head to Head Head to Head Head to Head 
Goals ScoredGoals ScoredGoals ScoredGoals Scored
Goals ConcededGoals ConcededGoals ConcededGoals Conceded
Goal DifferenceGoal DifferenceGoal DifferenceGoal Difference
Penalties Penalties Penalties Penalties

Scoring
  • Win: 3 points
  • Draw: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points

Rules
  • The tournament will be played to 7-a-side FIFA laws
  • No offsides
  • The back-pass rule applies
  • Rolling substitutions at any time – player must depart before entrance
  • A goal cannot be scored directly from the centre pass
  • All free-kicks are direct – excluding any infringement on the back-pass rule
  • All opponents must be 5 metres from the ball at corners and free-kicks
  • In the event of a Penalty Shoot-Out, it is best of 3 then Sudden Death if required

Suspensions
  • Any player receiving a red card will miss the next game
  • Two red cards will require the tournament directors decision for further participation

Registration
  • Players must only represent one team during the tournament.
  • The tournament director must be contacted and provide confirmation in any instance where a player requires to represent another team i.e. injury
  • Infringement of this rule will see the game affected forfeited 3-0 to the opposing team.
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