How to calculate the interruption of football match? Rule analysis and typical cases
Recently, global football matches have been frequently interrupted due to weather, fan riots and other reasons, triggering extensive discussions among fans on the rules for determining match results. This article will systematically analyze the handling of game interruptions based on the latest FIFA rules and hot cases in the past 10 days.
1. Common reasons for game interruption
| Interrupt type | Proportion (2024 statistics) | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| extreme weather | 42% | The Bundesliga promotion match on June 15 was interrupted due to heavy rain |
| fans riot | 28% | Clash in the Brazilian League stands on June 20 |
| Equipment failure | 15% | The Premier League VAR system went down on June 18 |
| Other emergencies | 15% | The player suffered a heart attack on June 22 |
2. FIFA official processing rules
According to Chapter 8 of the Football Competition Rules:
| interruption phase | Processing method | Timeliness requirements |
|---|---|---|
| first half | Must rematch | Completed within 36 hours |
| Second half (less than 60 minutes) | Can be continued or replayed | The referee team negotiates and decides |
| 60 minutes later | Considered a complete match | Live score is valid |
3. Result of recent hot cases
| Date | event | Interruption reason | final ruling |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Bundesliga promotion play-offs | Thunderstorm | There are 35 minutes remaining in the make-up match the next day |
| June 18 | Argentina Cup | Fans throw smoke bombs | The visiting team won 3-0 |
| June 21 | European U21 Championship | Lighting system failure | Rematch after 72 hours |
4. Analysis of the Focus of Disputes
1.Responsibility determination standards: If fans of the home team cause interruption, a penalty of 0-3 will usually be awarded; if there are force majeure factors, make-up games will be given priority.
2.Impact of business interests: Broadcast agreements generally include "force majeure clauses", and nearly 80% of contracts allow for postponement of execution.
3.Player physical considerations: UEFA’s new regulations require that the interval between make-up matches should be no less than 48 hours to prevent sports injuries.
5. Expert advice
1. Event organizers should formulate emergency plans in advance and clarify the circuit breaker mechanism
2. Fans must abide by the "Game Spectator's Agreement" and avoid illegal activities that cause the event to be interrupted.
3. Audiences who purchased tickets can apply for compensation in accordance with the "Sports Event Ticketing Management Measures"
As weather anomalies and security pressure increase, game interruptions may continue to increase. Only by understanding the details of the rules can we better protect the rights and interests of all parties. It is recommended to pay attention to the new version of the "Guidelines for Handling Event Interruptions" that FIFA will release in July.
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