Extra Time
Rules & RegulationsAn additional period of play (usually two 15-minute halves) played if the scores are level in a knockout match.
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Injury Time
See 'Added Time'.
Advantage
A clause in the rules that allows the referee to let play continue after a foul if stopping play would benefit the team that committed the foul.
Indirect Free Kick
A free kick from which a goal cannot be scored unless the ball touches another player before entering the goal.
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