Ball In Play
The ball is in play at all other times, including when:
• it rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flagpost and
   remains in the field of play
• it rebounds from either the referee or an assistant referee when
   they are on the field of play

Goal Scored
A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal
line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no
infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously
by the team scoring the goal.

Winning Team
The team scoring the greater number of goals during a match is the
winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, or if no goals
are scored, the match is drawn.

Competition Rules
When competition rules require there to be a winning team after a
match has been drawn, only the following procedures, which have
been approved by the International F.A. Board, are permitted
• Away goals rule
• Extra time
• Kicks from the penalty mark

Decisions of the International F.A. Board

Decision 1
Only procedures to determine the winner of a match, which are
approved by the International F.A. Board and contained in this publication,
are permitted in competition rules.