HEY REF!

FNQ Football junior referee co-ordinator Martyn Tilley sets the challenge every Tuesday with his weekly football quiz. Law 7: Duration of the Match A match consists of two equal halves up to a maximum of 45 minutes each half. The duration of play is set in the by-laws by the competition administrator and differs for age groups. Players are entitled to a half-time break not exceeding 15 minutes. The half-time break is set in the bylaws by the competition administrator and differs for age groups and competitions. 7.3 – Allowance For Time Lost Although there are often time constraints during junior football, in our senior competition, the referee can “add on time” during a half if he feels time was lost. Q1. Name at least four reasons the referee might add time on? 7.5 – Abandoned Match An abandoned match is replayed unless the competition rules or administrators determine otherwise. In general, if a match is abandoned earlier than the 70th minute for seniors, and 75 per cent of the match for juniors, the match could be replayed. Q2. What are some reasons a match could be abandoned?