Goal Scored

A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal.

Winning Team

The team scoring the greater number of goals during a game is the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals or of no goals are scored, the game is drawn.

Competition Rules

For games ending in a draw, competition rules may state provisions involving extra time or other procedures to determine the winner of a game.