Futbolito

Futbolito Tournament Regulations

Article 1: League Objective

The main objective of this tournament is to promote community bonding, seeking to create fair teams to ensure a good atmosphere and competition for all participants.

Article 2: Team Formation

Each team will consist of five players plus a goalkeeper.

Article 3: Reinforcements

Only one reinforcement per game is allowed for each team, provided the team needs one (i.e., having 7 players or less).

To have more than one reinforcement, approval from the opposing team's captain is required.

Article 4: Scoring

Each victory is worth 3 points.

Each tie is worth 1 point.

No points are awarded in case of defeat.

In case of non-attendance, a 3-0 victory will be awarded to the opposing team.

Article 5: Schedule Changes

Schedule changes are not allowed unless due to force majeure.

Any changes must be approved by the League Commissioner.

Article 6: Tiebreakers in the Final Phase

In case of a tie in the final phase, two 5-minute overtime periods will be played.

If the tie persists, the winner will be determined by penalty kicks. Each team will take 3 penalty kicks, and if the tie continues, teams will take one penalty kick each until a winner is determined.

Article 7: Qualification for the Final Phase (Playoffs)

The four teams with the most accumulated points will advance to the final phase.

In case of a tie in points, the goal difference will be considered as a tiebreaker.

If the tie persists, the team with the most goals scored will be determined the winner.

Article 8: Authority of the League Commissioner

The League Commissioner has the authority to make any decisions deemed necessary for the well-being of the league.

Article 9: Game Rules

Specific game rules will be imposed by the referee and detailed in a separate document.