Glossary term
Accumulated Fouls
Each team's fouls are counted per half. From the 6th foul onwards, the opposing team takes a 10-meter direct free-kick with no wall.
In depth
The counter resets at half-time. Tactical fouling is heavily punished: once a team reaches the 5th foul, every additional infringement gives the opponent a clear shot from 10 meters with only the keeper to beat.
Examples
- ›A team commits its 6th foul of the half — the opponent gets a 10m free-kick.
- ›Coaches actively manage foul count by warning aggressive defenders.
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