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Question Number: 13873

Law 1- The Field 9/22/2006

RE: select Under 13

Greg lunn of wakefield, west yorkshire england asks...

on a 3/4 size pitcth what size should the goals be i belive it to be 3/4 size. in junior soccer a full size goal would give the home team the advantage

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

It also gives the away side the same advantage at the other end of the pitch, does it not? Greg, goal sizes are something allowed to be changed by the International FA Board. Perhaps your county FA has written instructions concerning the recommended size.

Regards,



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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Depends on your local authority. Both goals are same size so no one is at advantage.



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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

I doubt there would be any advantage but if there was, it would be to the visiting team that had gotten used to shooting at a smaller goal. They would be more accurate and the larger goal would help them if anyone.



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