UCL Handbook

7 Kick Off Times Unless special arrangement is made with the Competition Secretary. The times of kick-off in the Reserve Division(s) for Saturday fixtures shall be either 2pm or 3pm as determined by the home team. Midweek fixtures shall be 7.45pm. In a dispute, the Board will determine the kick off time. Duration of Matches/Extra time and Penalties If the Competition is arranged in to geographical divisions as allowed for under Rule 2 then all group matches will be played over 90 minutes. No extra time will be played in group matches and penalty kicks will not be taken to determine the winners of a drawn match. In matches played after the group stage has concluded the duration of matches will be the same as shown below for the Knock Out Competition If the Competition is arranged on a Knock Out basis then in all matches played, including the final tie, extra time shall be played where a draw results after 90 minutes play. If scores are still level after extra time then penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winners. 8

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Result of Matches League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 11.

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Abandonment’s/Broken Fixtures If a game is abandoned due to the misconduct of either or both teams and/or their Club members and/ or their supporters the Board shall be empowered to “take such action as they consider appropriate”. Any Club breaking a Knock-Out Cup Competition fixture will be dealt with under League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 10 and at the discretion of the Board may also be removed from the Competition.

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Match Fees and Expenses Fees and expenses will be paid as per League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 13.

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Appointment of Assistant Referees Assistant Referees shall be appointed to Reserve KO Cup games when deemed necessary by the Board.

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Mementoes The Board will provide a suitable memento for up to 16 players from each side that competes in the final of the Competitions and for the Match Officials. Protests and Appeals Protests and Appeals shall be lodged as provided by League Reserve/Under 21 Rules 15 & 16. Any Appeals Committee will be as appointed by the Football Association. Title of Competitions The Competitions shall be called the United Counties Football League Under 21 KO Cup and will be competed for by all Under 21 teams. 2 Management of the Competition The entire management and control of the Competitions shall be vested in the Board, who shall have the power to deal with any matter for which no specific provision is made. Any other matter not provided for in these Rules shall be determined by the Board. The Board may divide the competing Clubs into convenient geographical divisions up to the Final. The matches shall be arranged by the Fixture Secretary. UNDER 21 KNOCK-OUT COMPETITIONS

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