Rules Of Soccer Games Often Confusing
There are many confusing and seeming conflicting rules at soccer games, but regardless of the parent or player understanding of the rules, the referee has the final say. Like it or not, on the soccer field during a game, as arbitrary and fair as some calls may seem, they are at the discretion of the person in the black and white striped shirt with the yellow and red cards in the pocket.
According to the rules, soccer games are to be played in two halves, each half consisting of 45 minutes. A half-time break of not more than 15 minutes can also be scheduled. However, due to approaching darkness, if a game is expected to take more than two hours, it can be shortened with an equal amount of time taken from each half. Provided both teams agree and the referee approves, each half can be shorter but it has to be decided before the game begins.

