Away Goal Rule
Rules & RegulationsA tie-breaking rule in some two-legged ties where goals scored away from home count more than goals scored at home if the aggregate score is tied. (Note: Abolished in UEFA competitions as of 2021).
Related Terms in Rules & Regulations
Corner Kick
A method of restarting play when the ball has gone out of bounds over the goal line (but not into the goal) last touched by a defender.
Back Pass
A pass made by a player back to their own goalkeeper. The keeper cannot pick up the ball if it was kicked intentionally by a teammate.
Penalty Shootout
A tie-breaking method used in knockout games where teams take turns taking penalty kicks.
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