Tournament Final Match Rules and Regulations
The culmination of the tournament features a high-stakes final contested between the winners of semi-final 1 and semi-final 2. To ensure fairness and peak athletic performance, the final is structured as a two-legged tie, meaning the two teams face each other in two separate matches to determine the overall champion.
Key Facts
- Format: Two-legged tie between the winners of the two semi-finals.
- Match Duration: Standard 90 minutes per leg.
- Squad Depth: Up to twelve named substitutes per match.
- Substitution Limit: Five substitutions allowed, with a sixth permitted if the game enters extra time.
- Substitution Windows: Three opportunities to make changes, with a fourth available during extra time.
The First Leg
The first leg serves as the opening encounter between the Winner of semi-final 1 and the Winner of semi-final 2. This match follows standard regulation timing of 90 minutes. Teams are permitted to name a maximum of twelve substitutes on the bench to manage player fatigue and tactical adjustments.
Regarding player changes, managers can make up to five substitutions. To prevent excessive game interruptions, these must be conducted within a maximum of three substitution opportunities. If the match were to extend into extra time, a sixth substitution and a fourth opportunity would be granted.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]The Second Leg
The second leg reverses the home-and-away dynamic, featuring the Winner of semi-final 2 against the Winner of semi-final 1. While the initial duration is 90 minutes, the second leg carries the ultimate responsibility of deciding the tournament winner.
If the aggregate score remains level after the conclusion of the second leg, the match will proceed to 30 minutes of extra time. Should the scores remain tied following this additional period, a penalty shoot-out will be utilized to determine the champion.
The substitution rules for the second leg mirror those of the first: twelve named substitutes are allowed, with five substitutions permitted across three opportunities. As with the first leg, a sixth substitution and a fourth opportunity are available if the match enters extra time.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Match Regulation Summary
| Rule | First Leg | Second Leg |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Duration | 90 Minutes | 90 Minutes |
| Extra Time | Not Specified | 30 Minutes (if necessary) |
| Tie-Breaker | N/A | Penalty Shoot-out |
| Named Substitutes | Max 12 | Max 12 |
| Max Substitutions | 5 (6 in extra time) | 5 (6 in extra time) |
| Substitution Windows | 3 (4 in extra time) | 3 (4 in extra time) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many substitutes can a team name for the final?
Each team is allowed to name a maximum of twelve substitutes for each leg of the final.
What happens if the second leg ends in a draw?
If the scores are level after 90 minutes in the second leg, the match proceeds to 30 minutes of extra time. If they remain level after that, a penalty shoot-out determines the winner.
How many substitutions are allowed during regulation time?
Teams are permitted a maximum of five substitutions, which must be made within three distinct substitution opportunities.
Are additional substitutions allowed during extra time?
Yes, a sixth substitution is permitted if the match enters extra time, and teams are granted a fourth substitution opportunity.
Who competes in the final matches?
The final is contested between the winner of semi-final 1 and the winner of semi-final 2.