Goal to Goal Tournament

Goal to Goal is a high-intensity, 1v1 tournament designed specifically for youth players (U8 to U14) to showcase their elite shooting, shot-stopping, rapid distribution, and tactical decision-making. Opposing players (goalkeepers and field players) face off across their respective halves, engaging in a nonstop barrage of shots. It strips soccer down to its most thrilling element: the ultimate showdown between two shot stoppers or goal scorers.

Tournament Match Formats

• Standard Match Duration: 5 minutes per game, running clock
• Winner Determination: The player who scores the most goals before time expires wins the match.
• Tournament Points: Standard group stages award 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.

Tournament Rules

Field & Age

• U9 to U12 Division: Size 4 soccer ball
• U13/14 Division: Size 5 soccer ball
• Single Ball Rule: Only one ball is active on the field at a time.
• All divisions will play in a 5v5 field format with a 12 x 7 goal size.

During the Play

• Half-Line Restriction: Players must remain entirely within their own half. Crossing the line results in an immediate turnover of possession.
• The Bounce Rule: If a shot bounces and crosses over the half-line, it becomes live possession for the defending opponent.
• Ceiling Netting: If the ball touches the ceiling net or overhead facility framework, play is dead. Any resulting goal does not count, and possession transfers to the opponent.
• Goalkeeper Box: Hands are strictly allowed only inside the designated goalkeeper/penalty box. Handling the ball outside this box results in a penalty or turnover.
• The 6-Second Rule: Upon gaining clear possession, a player has exactly 6 seconds to shoot or distribute the ball.
• Distribution Styles: Players can score using throws, volleys, half-volleys, punts, drop-kicks, or rolling the ball to kick it off the ground.

Group Stage Tie-Breakers

If two or more players finish even in the tournament standings, standard group tie-breakers apply:

1. Head-to-head match results.
2. The highest number of clean catches made during the match.
3. Goal differential (up to a maximum of 7 per game).
4. Fewest goals allowed.

Knockout Games

• In the case there’s a tie during the regular time of a knockout game, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout; 3 penalty shots will be taken. In the case of a tie, the sudden death phase will begin until a winner is determined.

November 25th (2:30 Start Time)

5v5 Tournament Schedule