Review:
Golden Goal Rule
overall review score: 3.5
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The golden goal rule is a method of deciding the winner of a football (soccer) match that is tied at the end of regular playing time and requires a sudden-death overtime period to determine the winner.
Key Features
- Sudden-death overtime
- Decides winner of tied game
- Commonly used in knockout competitions
Pros
- Quickly determines winner
- Adds excitement and tension to matches
Cons
- Controversial due to perceived unfairness
- Can lead to defensive play by teams