Law 7

"Our Goal is Fair Play"

The Duration of the Match

Periods of Play
The match lasts two equal periods of
45 minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two participating teams. Any agreement to alter the periods
of play (for example to reduce each half to
40 minutes because of insufficient light) must be made before the start of play and must comply with competition rules.

Half-Time Interval
Players are entitled to an interval
at half-time.

The half-time interval must not exceed
15 minutes.

Competition rules must state the duration of the half-time interval.

The duration of the half-time interval may be altered only with the consent of the referee.

Allowance for Time Lost
Allowance is made in either period for all time lost through:

	substitution(s)
	assessment of injury to players
	removal of injured players from the field of play for treatment
	wasting time
	any other cause

The allowance for time lost is at the discretion of the referee.

Penalty Kick
If a penalty kick has to be taken or retaken, the duration of either half is extended until the penalty kick is completed.

Extra Time
Competition rules may provide for two further equal periods to be played. The conditions of Law 8 will apply.

Abandoned Match
An abandoned match is replayed unless the competition rules provide otherwise.