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is a ball game played between two teams of 11 players (10 outfield players and one goalkeeper each) over two 45 [[minute]] halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time. | is a ball game played between two teams of 11 players (10 outfield players and one goalkeeper each) over two 45 [[minute]] halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time. | ||
| − | The game is played on a grass (or artificial grass) pitch with dimensions 90- | + | The game is played on a grass (or artificial grass) pitch with dimensions 90-120 yards in length and 45-90 yards in width<ref>[http://www.fifa.com/documents/fifa/laws/LOTG2006_e.pdf FIFA Laws of the Game 2006] ''Official FIFA website''</ref> |
A goal is scored when the ([[sphere|spherical]]) ball is kicked or headed into the opposition net. | A goal is scored when the ([[sphere|spherical]]) ball is kicked or headed into the opposition net. | ||
Revision as of 10:14, April 24, 2007
Soccer is a ball game played between two teams of 11 players (10 outfield players and one goalkeeper each) over two 45 minute halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time.
The game is played on a grass (or artificial grass) pitch with dimensions 90-120 yards in length and 45-90 yards in width[1] A goal is scored when the (spherical) ball is kicked or headed into the opposition net.
The aim of soccer is to score more goals than your opponent.
A note on terms
"Soccer" is the term used in North America to refer to what is known abroad as "football". The word soccer derived in England as slang for "Association Football" [2] (a similar construction can be seen in referring to rugby as "rugger")
References
- ↑ FIFA Laws of the Game 2006 Official FIFA website
- ↑ [1] US Embassy, London