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Tournament
Eligibility
- U18 → Born September 2007 – August 2011
- U14 → Born September 2011 – August 2015
- U11 → Born September 2014 – August 2017
- U9 → Born September 2016 – August 2018
Tournament
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Tournament
Structure
- Age Groups: U9, U11, U14, U18
- Up to 40 teams per group
- Each tournament = 6–7 weeks
- Matches are on Fridays and Saturdays
- Stage 1: Group Stage
- Stage 2: Knock-out Stage*
- Stage 3: Finals
- *Top 2 teams from each group progress to the knock-out stage.
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Match
Format
- 4 players per team (3 outfield + 1 goalkeeper)
- Maximum 2 substitutes per team
- 12-minute matches (no halftime)
- Matches start at the scheduled time. If only one player is present, the match begins
- After a 3-minute no show, the match is forfeited 3–0
- Kick-offs taken from the center spot
- Ball is only out of play if it fully leaves the cage
- Goals must be scored from inside the opposition half
- Rolling substitutions allowed at any time (referee approval required)
- Slide tackles are allowed but must be controlled
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Scoring
System
- Win = 3 points
- Score Draw = 2 points
- Goalless Draw = 1 point
- Loss = 0 points
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Knockout Format –
Golden Goal
- Each team selects 1 goalkeeper and 1 outfielder
- Players start back-to-back with the ball between them
- On the buzzer, a 2v2 begins
- Goalkeepers are allowed to leave their area
- First team to score wins
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Goalkeeper
Rules
- Each team must have a fixed goalkeeper
- Goalkeeper must stay in their area at all times
- Only exception: during Golden Goal 2v2, the goalkeeper may leave their area
- Distribution must be a throw, drop-kick, or ground pass
- Ball must stay below head height
- Any ball above head height = penalty to the opponent
- Goalkeeper cannot pick up the ball from a direct pass-back
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Discipline
- Referees’ decisions are final
- Aggression, dissent, arguing, or moaning = yellow card + 2-minute suspension
- Two yellow cards = red card + suspension from next match
- Straight red = immediate removal and potential disqualification
- Abusive behavior from parents or spectators will not be tolerated
- Abuse toward referees, players, or staff = immediate removal and possible team disqualification
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Kit and Equipment
Requirements
- All teams must purchase the 4v4 jerseys upon registration (100 aed per player for two 4v4 jerseys)
- Teams must wear jerseys provided by 4v4
- No metal studs or cleats allowed
- Goalkeepers may wear gloves
- Shinpads are mandatory
- Players must bring their own caps, water bottles, and sunscreen