Soccer vs. Futsal
Soccer VS. Futsal
#5 ball VS. #3 or #4 ball with reduced bounce
11 players VS. 5 players
3 substitutions VS. Unlimited “flying” substitutions
Full Size Large Goal VS. Smaller 7v10 sized goal
Throw-in VS. Kick-in
Main referee & two assistants (linesmen) VS. Main referee & one assistant
Running clock operated by main referee VS. Running clock
45-minute halves VS. 20-25 minute halves
No time-outs VS. 1 time-out per team per half
Goal kicks VS. Goalkeeper throws ball back into play
No absolute time limit to restart play VS. 4-second rule on restarts
Offside rule VS. No offsides
Goalkeeper’s steps VS. 4-second rule to put ball back into play
Unlimited fouling VS. 5-foul limit (and “no-wall” free kick)
No substitution for player sent off VS. Player sent off can be substituted for after 5 minutes
Corner kick placed in arc VS. Corner kick placed on corner
Slide Tackling Allowed VS. No slide tackles under any circumstances



