Away Goals Rule
Statistics & ScoringA tie-breaking method where, if the aggregate score is tied, the team that scored more goals at the opponent's stadium wins. (Note: Abolished in UEFA competitions in 2021).
Related Terms in Statistics & Scoring
Direct Goal Involvement
A metric combining a player's total goals and total assists.
Silver Goal
A short-lived rule (2003-2004) where, if a team was leading at the halftime of extra time, the game would end there.
Points (League)
The standard scoring for league tables: 3 points for a Win, 1 point for a Draw, 0 points for a Loss.
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