Preliminary: Rules

For a better understanding of the Tournament’s rules and system please find further mandatory technical information here below:

All the participating teams will play 10 matches. The 30 football teams Under 10 (boys born on 2016 possible also some 2017) are divided into 6 Italian qualifying groups with 5 teams each. The first two qualified teams of each group plus the third best ranked ones each group will take part in the tournament with 15 teams so called “AZZURRO” (LIGHT BLUE) CUP, whereas all the others will be playing of the same tournament called the “ROSSO” (RED) CUP.

To determine the third best classified the following ranking will be followed:
a) higher score
b) goals difference on the total matches played within the qualification group
c) higher number of scored goals on the total matches played in the qualification group
d) in case of the further draw between two o more teams n.3 shoot out 1 vs 1 will be performed
The assignment of the competence group will be established by Technical Committee giving precedence to avoid the group where are teams already met.

Games duration:
a) Qualifying groups on 1 May have a duration of 20 minutes
b) Qualifying groups in the AZZURRO and ROSSO tournaments on 2 -3 May morning have a duration of 20 minutes
c) Final triangular on Sunday 3th May have a duration of 20 minutes

Waiting time: teams arriving more than 5 minutes late for the start of the match, will lose by a 2-0 forfeit, but the goals will not be taken into account for the rankings. Respect for the timetable is crucial to ensure the smooth running of the tournament, knowing that 150 matches will be played in just three days!

Substitutions: free and flying substitutions to be done very quickly by giving a signal to the referee who will check that the entry of the new player happens after the exit of the other one to the bench. It will be the coaches’ responsibility to make all the requested substitutions and to follow the fair play rules. The 7 vs 7 matches are played on a smaller pitch (50×33) with balls type 4. Football goal size: 4×2 mt. New synthetic field

Player lists: a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 players are listed (bearing in mind that we will never say no to another player only if he plays actively in the matches). The list must be handed over to the technical Committee – together with the valid Federation badge – before the beginning of the tournament. The player numbering must remain fixed for the entire tournament. Only the player and the staff listed are be able to enter the field.

Obligation : all players indicated in the list must play each match. To this the Organizing Committe believes in fair play and respect of all the coaches. In the event that one or more players are unable to play due to injury, the team is required to notify the Technical Committee which will verify the players’ unavailability with the tournament is medical staff present in the field. Failure to provide notice combined with the appeal by the opposing team, will result in a forfait with 2 – 0 score awarded to the opposing team. The appeal must be submitted 10 minutes of the end of the incriminated match.

Transfers: not allowed

Whistle: the start and the end of each match is done by the technical Committee.

Every match is run by an official referee from the CSI (Italian Sport Association) so we kindly ask to respect the referee’s decisions.

Lateral throw in: to be done by hands and quickly within 5” after the referee’s hand signal.

Goalkeeper: the throw-in can be done either by feet or by hands, but the ball cannot go beyond the half-way line. If so the throw-in will be assigned to the opponent from the half-way line. We invite the teams not to do any pressing at the time of referral. In case of a back pass to the goalkeeper, he must return the ball using his feet within 5 seconds, and only in this case is pressing allowed. If the goalkeeper takes the ball with his hands, an indirect free kick will be assigned from the limit of the penalty area. In case of a corner kick if the goalkeeper catches the ball with his hands the return can’t cross the half-way line.

Slides: slides and violent back tackles are strictly forbidden. In case of a serious tackle it will be the referee’s decision to give an indirect free kick from the limit of the area and replace the player for 3 minutes. if in area referee may award a penalty kick at his discretion

Penalty kicks: are expected in case of fouls or voluntary and/or dangerous interventions at the referee’s decision