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Under the Laws of the Game, what happens when a match ends level after normal time in a knockout competition that requires a winner?
CORRECT ANSWER
Extra time is played, typically two 15-minute periods
In most knockout competitions, a level scoreline after 90 minutes leads to extra time, typically two 15-minute periods, before a penalty shootout if still level.
ALL OPTIONS
โExtra time is played, typically two 15-minute periods
BThe match is replayed entirely the next day
CA penalty shootout is taken immediately, skipping extra time
DThe higher-seeded team advances automatically
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