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Soccer matches are 90 minutes long and made up of two 45 minute halves. The play clock in soccer operates differently than most other sports.
- It counts UP from 0 to 90 minutes.
- It never stops, except for halftime.
- The referee may add "stoppage time" at the end of each half.
Essentials of the Play Clock (0:38):
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Soccer, compared to other sports, is a low scoring game. Many matches are decided by a single point. It is also common for matches to end in a tie score, called a "draw".
A draw is a common and acceptable outcome in most matches. But in tournaments, a winner must be declared. This happens through soccer's version of overtime, called "extra time".
How Tied Matches Are Decided in Tournament Play (0:33):
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- Soccer matches are 90 minutes long, with two 45 minute halves.
- The play clock counts UP from 0 to 90 minutes.
- The play clock never stops, except for halftime.
- The referee may add a few minutes to each half for "stoppage time".
- When a match ends in a tie, it may go into "extra time".
- If a match is tied after extra time, it will go to a shootout.