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Game Rules

Match Sheet

  1. In every match, an official match sheet will be used, recording the competing teams, the date, the teams’ line-ups (including jersey numbers where applicable), the result, the referee’s name, goal scorers per team, any cards issued, any objections, and other general remarks related to unsportsmanlike conduct by players, coaches, officials, or even parents/supporters of the competing teams.
    Referees and/or supervisors may also record actions that promote the sport, sportsmanship, and mutual respect.
    Any player not listed on the match sheet roster will not be eligible to participate.
    Responsibility for maintaining and completing the match sheet lies with the referees and/or designated supervisors at each venue.
    At the end of the match, the match sheet must be signed by the referee and both coaches for verification of the result and other recorded information.
    The organizers bear no responsibility for errors or omissions in unsigned match sheets and are not obliged to accept post-match correction requests.
  2. Each coach must confirm with the referee and/or supervisor immediately after the match not only the result but also the names of their team’s scorers to ensure accurate recording and proper recognition of top scorers.

Match Duration, Extra Time & Penalty Procedure

  1. Match duration:
    • 11 vs 11: 30 minutes per half.
    • 9 vs 9 and 7 vs 7: 25 minutes per half.
    • 5 vs 5: 20 minutes per half.
  2. Half-time break: 5 minutes for all categories.
  3. In knockout matches and finals, in case of a draw:
    • 11 vs 11: 15 minutes extra time (2 × 7.5).
    • 9 vs 9, 7 vs 7, 5 vs 5, and girls: 10 minutes (2 × 5).
  4. If still tied after extra time:
    • A penalty shootout of 5 penalties per team will take place.
    • If still tied, penalties continue one by one until a winner is determined.
    • In youth categories (11 vs 11), only players on the field at the final whistle may take penalties.
    • In grassroots categories (9 vs 9, 7 vs 7, 5 vs 5), all players may take penalties.
    • A player may take a second penalty only after all eligible players have taken one.
  5. During penalty shootouts:
    • Grassroots categories: goalkeeper substitutions are allowed.
    • Youth (11 vs 11): goalkeeper substitution allowed only in case of injury.

Scoring & Rankings

  1. Match points system: 3–1–0.
  2. For ranking best teams (e.g., best 3rd place), criteria in order:
    • Most points in group matches.
    • Goal difference.
    • Best attack (goals scored).
    • Most wins.
    • Fewest penalty points from cards (red = 3, yellow = 1, two yellows in one match = 3).
  3. In case of ties between 2 or more teams in the group standings:
    • Points in matches between the tied teams.
    • Goal difference in those matches.
    • Goals scored in those matches.
  4. If still tied, repeat the above criteria only among the tied teams.
    If still unresolved:
    • Overall goal difference.
    • Overall goals scored.
    • Most wins.
    • Fewest disciplinary points (cards).
    • Total points.
    • Draw (lottery).

Refereeing

  1. Matches will be officiated by referees from the Cyprus Football Association Referees Association (KOP), as well as amateur and foreign volunteer referees to ensure full coverage.
  2. In youth categories (11 vs 11), matches will be officiated by 3 referees.
    However, organizers reserve the right to use 2 or even 1 referee if necessary.

Special Rules per Age Category

Matches follow:

Except where modified below.
Organizers reserve the right to modify any rules at any time without prior notice.

11 vs 11 (Youth Categories)

9 vs 9

7 vs 7

5 vs 5

Additional Rules (7v7, 5v5 & Girls U13/U11)

Goalkeeper Rule (All Ages)