ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE INTER-PROFESSIONAL GAMES 2023

FUTSAL 09.09.2023 @ Arena Sukan, Simpang Tiga from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Organized by Advocates Association of Sarawak

FORMAT

Participating teams will be divided into 2 groups, where each team will play against
each other once. The number of teams in each group or the final number of groups
is subject to the number of participating teams.

Top 2 teams of each group will advance to the semi-finals stage.

During the group stages, 3 points shall be awarded to the winning team for a win, 1
point to each team for a draw and 0 points for a loss. In the event 2 or more teams
finish equal on points, goal difference shall be used as a tiebreaker followed by goals
scored, goals allowed and a coin toss.

Knock out matches shall be settled by way of a penalty kick shootout in the event of
a draw at full time.

For teams who did not qualify for semi-finals, their respective seeding will be
determined by goal difference followed by goals scored, goals allowed and a coin
toss.

Rules

The rules of the game as set by FIFA shall be in force during matches, subject only
to the below-mentioned: -

(i) The duration of the length of each half is set at 7 minutes each;

(ii) The keeper shall not use his hands to play a ball from a deliberate backpass;

(iii) Corner kicks and kick ins must be taken within 6 seconds from when the
player is ready to do so;

(iv) Goal clearances must be thrown out of the penalty area within 6 seconds
from when the keeper is ready to do so;
(v) All fouls are punishable by direct free kicks. There are no indirect free kicks;

(vi) During the duration of each match, all decisions made by the referees shall
be final and non-appealable.

Any last-minute changes to the above must be by unanimous agreement of all team
captains and subject to the approval of the organizer.

Other matters

Subject only to the rules on qualification for participation and walkovers, all decisions
by the organizer shall be final and non-appealable.

Please bring your own refreshments, futsal kit and other equipment that you may
deem necessary.

The organiser shall not be responsible for any loss or harm suffered through
participation in this event.

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