stoppage time

One of the unique features of soccer is the way time is kept during a match. Unlike other major sports, soccer time counts up rather than down, which can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the game. But why does soccer time count up? The answer is relatively straightforward. Soccer time counts up to allow […]

In today’s article, I want to address some information about soccer overtime rules. It’s pretty simple in concept but does have some details that make it unique compared to other global sports. In general, a soccer match will last 90 minutes, split into two halves of 45 minutes each. But sometimes, the 90-minute allocated time […]

How long is a professional soccer game? A professional soccer game lasts 90 minutes plus any stoppage time. Every professional soccer game consists of (2) 45-minute halves, potential stoppage time after each half is over, a 15-minute halftime and, on some occasions, (2) 15-minute overtime periods and a shootout. All in all, a match takes […]

What is stoppage time in soccer? Stoppage time is additional time that is added to the end of each half to compensate for time lost due to substitutions, injuries, time-wasting, and other delays in the match. Stoppage time is also known as “added time” or “injury time” in soccer. The length of stoppage time can […]