Injury Time
Rules & RegulationsSee 'Added Time'.
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Yellow Card
A caution shown by the referee. Two yellow cards in the same game result in a red card and dismissal.
Penalty Shootout
A tie-breaking method used in knockout games where teams take turns taking penalty kicks.
Throw-in
A method of restarting play when the ball has gone out of bounds over the touchline (sideline). Must be thrown with two hands over the head.
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