Away Goal Rule
Rules & RegulationsA tie-breaking rule in some two-legged ties where goals scored away from home count more than goals scored at home if the aggregate score is tied. (Note: Abolished in UEFA competitions as of 2021).
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Drop Ball
A method of restarting play when the referee has stopped play for a reason other than a foul (e.g., injury).
Back Pass
A pass made by a player back to their own goalkeeper. The keeper cannot pick up the ball if it was kicked intentionally by a teammate.
Direct Free Kick
A free kick from which a goal can be scored directly against the offending team without the ball touching another player.
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