Soccer, also known as Association football, is a game that is played on a field with goals at each end. In soccer, the player cannot touch the ball with their hands unless they are what is called the 'goalie'; which is what the guard of the goal is and their job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring any points.
Soccer games consist of two periods, lasting forty-five minutes each, known as halves and those halves are played continuously. Unlike traditional football, when the ball goes out of play or out of bounds, the time clock does not stop in soccer. Keeping track of the score during a soccer game is relatively easy. Each goal score is worth one point. In the case of penalty shots, the goals that are scored are also worth one point. In the case that there is a tie (meaning both teams have score the same amount of points), the game is considered what is called a draw or depending on the game, sometimes the game goes into overtime. Soccer is played with two teams of eleven players on each team. The players move the ball down the field using only their legs, knees, and heads. Use of their hands is not allowed and results in a penalty known as a foul. The opposing team having a chance for what is known as a direct free kick, penalty kick, or indirect free kick restitutes a foul.
As with any sport, player misconduct is not tolerated. The referee officiating over the soccer game will warn the player with either a yellow or a red card. A yellow card means that misconduct has been noted and the player is warned, and if that same player does not heed the warning of the referee; a red card is shown for the player and the player is 'sent off.' If a player has been shown a warning or yellow card, the player is 'booked' meaning their name has been written down in the official's book. During this time, a substitute can be sent in the penalized player's place, but if a red card is shown, no substitutions are allowed.
Playing soccer is a great form of exercise and the start up cost is not too steep. The equipment needed for soccer is a ball, uniforms (if playing on a sanctioned team), proper shoes known as cleats, and shin guards. Unlike traditional football, headgear, shoulder and leg pads are not required. Referees check players for items that pose an injury risk for other players on the field, jewelry like watches, bracelets, and earrings are not permitted.
American football or the NFL (National Football League) has their grand play off which is known as the Super Bowl; soccer's equivalent is called the World Cup. The World Cup is a global soccer game where soccer teams from all over the globe arrive and play to earn the title of 'Winner.' The World Cup winner is considered the premier competitor of soccer and has achieved soccer's highest honor.
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