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Futsal vs Soccer

Soccer

Futsal
(FIFA Indoor Soccer)
#5 ball
#3 or #4 ball with reduced bounce
11 players
5 players
3 substitutions
Unlimited "flying" substitutions
Large Goal
Smaller 7v10 sized goal
Throw-in
Kick-in
Main referee & two assistants (linesmen)
Main referee & one assistant
Running clock operated by main referee
running clock
45-minute halves
20-minute halves
No time-outs
1 time-out per team per half
Goal kicks
Goalkeeper throws ball back into play
No absolute time limit to restart play
4-second rule on restarts
Offside rule
No offsides called
Goalkeeper's steps
4-second rule to put ball back into play
Unlimited fouling
5-foul limit (and "no-wall" free kick)
No substitution for player sent off
Player sent off can be substituted for after 2 minutes
Corner kick placed in arc
Corner kick placed on corner
Slide Tackling Allowed
No slide tackles under any circumstances