Modified for Medina Soccer Association, Inc.
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game in all respects, with the following exceptions:
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game, except the match shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of twenty (20) minutes. There shall be a half-time interval of up to five (5) minutes. No time shall be added at the end of either half. NOTE: During conditions of extreme heat and humidity, a two-minute water break halfway through each half is acceptable if both coaches agree or if the break is prescribed by the local competition authority. Such water breaks shall create two 10-minute quarters in each half. No overtime period shall be added. In other words, a tie score at the end of a game will NOT result in a penalty shootout to determine the match winner.
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct
Slide tackles are not allowed. When a player slide tackles in a game, an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If the slide tackle occurs within the infringing team's goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred.