Assign To each text one of
the Tittles:
A.The goal area – B.Field surface – C.Dimensions –
D.Field markings – E.International matches – F.The penalty area – G.Goals –
H.Safety- I.Flagposts - J.The corner arc
1._____
Matches may be played on
natural or artificial surfaces, according
to the rules of the competition. The colour of artificial surfaces must be green.
Where artificial surfaces are used in either competition
matches between representative teams of member associations affiliated to FIFA or international club
competition matches, the surface must meet the requirements of the FIFA
Quality Concept for
Football Turf or the International Artifi cial Turf Standard,
unless special dispensation is given by FIFA.
2._____ The field of play must be rectangular and
marked with lines. These lines belong to the areas of which they are
boundaries.
The two longer boundary
lines are called touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines.
The field of play is
divided into two halves by a halfway line, which joins the midpoints of the two
touch lines.
The centre mark is
indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m
(10 yds) is marked around it.
Marks may be made off the
field of play, 9.15 m (10 yds) from the corner arc and at right angles to the
goal lines and the touch lines, to ensure that defending players retreat this
distance when a corner kick is being taken.
3._____ The length of the touch line must be greater
than the length of the goal line.
Length (touch line):
minimum 90 m (100 yds) maximum 120 m (130 yds)
Width (goal line): minimum
45 m (50 yds) maximum 90 m (100 yds)
All lines must be of the
same width, which must be not more than 12 cm (5 ins).
4._____ Length: minimum 100 m (110 yds)
maximum
110 m (120 yds)
Width: minimum 64 m (70
yds)
maximum
75 m (80 yds)
5._____ Two lines are drawn at right angles to the
goal line, 5.5 m (6 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend
into the field of play for a distance of 5.5 m (6 yds) and are joined by a line
drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal
line is the goal area.
6._____ Two lines are drawn at right angles to the
goal line, 16.5 m (18 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend
into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yds) and are joined by a
line drawn parallel with the goal line.
The area bounded by these
lines and the goal line is the penalty area.
Within each penalty area,
a penalty mark is made 11 m (12 yds) from the midpoint between the goalposts
and equidistant to them.
An arc of a circle with a
radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) from the centre of each penalty mark is drawn outside
the penalty area.
7._____ A flagpost, not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) high,
with a non-pointed top and a flag must be placed at each corner.
Flagposts may also be
placed at each end of the halfway line, not less than 1 m (1 yd) outside the
touch line.
8._____ A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m (1 yd)
from each corner flagpost is drawn inside the field of play
9._____ A goal must be placed on the centre of each
goal line.A goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corner
flagposts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The goalposts and
crossbar must be made of wood, metal or other approved material. They must be
square, rectangular, round or elliptical in shape and must not be dangerous to
players.
The distance between the
posts is 7.32 m (8 yds) and the distance from the lower edge of crossbar to the
ground is 2.44 m (8 ft)
10. ____ Goals
must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if
they satisfy this requirement
