Footy Japan Soccer 7's Rules

The Footy Japan 7's will follow FIFA rules with just a few exceptions below:

  1. Each team may register a maximum of 12 players (7 on the field inc GK)
  2. Players, once registered for a team, cannot play for any other team in the 7's Cup or Plate competition!
  3. Substitutions (max 5 players) may be made at any time from the sub zone near the half way line - (Player coming on MUST WAIT for the player to come off before replacing him!)
  4. Games will be 7 minute each way with a 1 minute break a half-time. Finals will be 10 minute halves.
  5. Points will be awarded as follows: Win 3pts, Draw 1pt, Lose 0pts. An extra 1pt will be awarded to teams scoring 3 or more goals in a match (regardless of result)"
  6. During knock-out matches in case of a draw at full-time, games will go directly to PK (3 each then SD) except for Final which will have 5 mins Golden goal."
  7. Top team from each group(6) + top 2 2nd placed teams will go into the draw for the Cup, the other 16 teams will go into the draw for the plate (to be made at 7pm Saturday 5th at FooTNiK Osaki).
    Ranking by: 1 - Points, 2 - Goal Difference, 3 - Goals scored, 4 Head to Head.
  8. Any players receiving 2 yellow cards or a red card will miss the next match. Any red cards for violent conduct and the player will be ejected from the tournament
  9. There will be no offsides
  10. Goal Keepers cannot punt the ball from their hands - either kick from the ground or throw only. (Foul will result in indirect free kick from edge of box)
  11. Teams should ensure they are ready to play in plenty of time for their alloted KO. Failure to adhere to the time will result in a forfiet, with 3 points & 2 goals going to the team that is ready to play!
  12. All matches will be officiated by referees from the TML & JFA. The refs decision on the pitch is FINAL and no appeal against his decision will be enntertained.
  13. Footy Japan KK, Organisers of the New Year 7's, their official and agents, accept no resposibility for any damage, loss or injury caused to participants or players in the tournament. Teams will have signed a disclaimer form in this regard. We strongly advise each player to have adequate insurance cover.

  14. Any questions or complaints should be sent to info@footyjapan.com and they will be dealt with accordingly.

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