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Penalty Shootouts & Extra Time

Learn how knockout matches are resolved in Balla Stats, including extra time periods and penalty shootout recording.

Beginner
6 min read

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A Balla Stats account
  • Admin or Owner role in your group
  • A knockout match (Cup or Tournament) with extra time enabled
Knockout Match Resolution

In knockout competitions, matches must have a winner. Balla Stats supports the standard progression: regular time, extra time, and penalty shootouts to determine a winner when scores are level.

Extra Time

Two 15-minute halves (30 min total)

Penalty Shootout

Best of 5, then sudden death

Winner Determination

Clear result for tournament progression

What You'll Learn
  • Understand knockout match rules
  • Handle extra time periods
  • Record a penalty shootout
  • Understand result notation (AET, Penalties)
  • Handle tied knockout matches
1
Understanding Knockout Rules

Knockout matches in Cup and Tournament seasons cannot end in a draw. The system enforces this automatically:

How It Works

  1. 1Extra time is automatically enabled for Cup and Tournament matches
  2. 2If the score is level after 90 minutes, extra time begins
  3. 3If still level after extra time, a penalty shootout is required

League matches can end in a draw. Knockout rules only apply to Cup and Tournament match types.

2
When a Match is Tied

If the scores are level at the end of regular time in a knockout match:

  1. 1The system will prompt you to continue to extra time
  2. 2Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves (90'-105' and 105'-120')
  3. 3Record any goals scored during extra time normally
  4. 4If still tied after extra time, the penalty shootout option appears

Extra Time Periods

  • First half of extra time: 90' to 105'
  • Short break between extra time halves
  • Second half of extra time: 105' to 120'
3
Record a Penalty Shootout

When a penalty shootout is needed, use the penalty dialog:

  1. 1Click the "Record Penalty Shootout" button
  2. 2Record each penalty kick round by round
  3. 3Mark each penalty as scored or missed for both teams
  4. 4The system tracks the running total automatically
Penalty shootout recording dialog with round-by-round entry
4
Complete the Shootout

The penalty shootout follows standard football rules:

Shootout Rules

  • 1Each team takes 5 penalties (minimum)
  • 2If one team has an unassailable lead, the shootout ends early
  • 3If tied after 5 rounds, sudden death penalties continue until a winner is decided
Completed penalty shootout showing results and winner

Record penalties accurately as they happen. The system will automatically detect when a winner has been determined.

5
Match Result Display

After extra time or penalties, the result is displayed with clear notation:

Won in Extra Time

Score shows: 3-2 (AET)

AET = After Extra Time

Won on Penalties

Score shows: 2-2 (4-3 on pens)

Shows match score and penalty score

Example Notations

  • Team A 3-2 Team B (AET) - Won in extra time with a 3-2 scoreline
  • Team A 1-1 Team B (4-2 pens) - Drew 1-1, Team A won 4-2 on penalties
  • Team A 0-0 Team B (3-1 pens) - Goalless draw, Team A won 3-1 on penalties
Tips & Best Practices

Communicate Rules Beforehand

Make sure all teams know about extra time and penalty rules before knockout matches begin.

Record Accurately in Real-Time

Enter penalty results as they happen to ensure accuracy and proper winner detection.

Tournament Progression

Winners of knockout matches automatically advance in tournament brackets when applicable.

Common Issues

Match Cannot End as a Draw

  • Knockout matches require a winner - this is by design
  • Play extra time and/or penalties to determine the winner
  • Contact support if extra time option is not appearing

Penalty Shootout Button Not Visible

  • Extra time must be enabled for the match
  • Scores must be level after extra time
  • You must have Admin or Owner permissions

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