Competition Rules

General:

This Tournament will be hosted by the Moruya Football Club at Gundary Oval in Moruya.

All games start on time. Teams must be ready to take the field at least 5 mins before the advertised kick-off time.

Any injured player must regain their feet on their own accord, prior to their removal from the field or the recommencement of a game.

Team officials should remain in proximity to the benches unless called on by the Referee to attend to injured players.

Where there is a clash of colours, the AWAY team is to use an alternate strip, at the discretion of the Referee.

All participants, (i.e. Players, Officials, Parents, Supporters) are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. We expect all games to be played in a friendly atmosphere which requires ALL parties to respect the Rules, Officials and each other.

Scoring:

POINTS AWARDED: WIN = 3 Points; DRAW = 1 point, LOSS = 0 points. FORFEITS = 3 points & 3 goals to the non-forfeiting team.

FINAL POSITIONS to be determined as follows:

1. Most points accrued. If equal then –

2. Better goal difference. If still equal then –

3. Most goals for. If still equal then –

4. Cards Received - Fewer points go through (Yellow = 1 point, Red = 3 points) -

5. Coin Toss

In the SEMI FINAL ONLY, if the game is drawn at full time, the team who finished higher in the group phase proceeds through.

IN the FINAL ONLY, if the game is drawn at full time, 5 minutes each way extra time will be played with no half time break, just change ends. The “Golden Goal” rule will apply. If still a draw at the conclusion of extra time in the FINAL, a penalty shootout will be played.