Only 8 people from a team can be on the field at once (7 players +1 goalkeeper)
Before the tournament begins, the number of players in a team must not number more than 15.
Passport data of the players must coincide with the data in any document shown before a match.
For a victory team gets - 3 points
For draw - 1 point
For loss - 0 point
In case of a draw or equal results during semifinal and qualifying matches, the referee can decide a winner based on the following:
5.1 Victories/losses ratio
5.2 Greater difference of scored and missed goals
5.3 Quantity of scored goals
5.4 Quantity of violation sanctions
Match has 2 halves, 30 min. each. 10 min. Break between halves.
If in final match result is equal, an additional 2 halves of 7 minutes each are given (till 1 goal is scored). If after these additional 2 halves the results are still equal - 5 penalties are played by each team (only once per player).
Rules violations and punishments are considered by the referee. Punishments may vary from oral warning to team disqualification. Depending on the violation the referee can show a yellow or red card.
One yellow card - warning
Second yellow card equals a red card.
Red card - player leaves the game
If a player is made to leave from the game he automatically sits out the next game. In case of a serious violation, the player can be made to leave the tournament.
In case of a team delay of more than 25 minutes, the team is considered to have forfeit. The team may play the game if there are at least 6 players. In any other case, the team is considered to have lost the game.
For an explanation of the rules ask the referee and the organizers.
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