Rules
Reval Luxcup 2025 rules:
I FIFA Laws of the Game
The international youth football tournament Reval LuxCup 2025 shall follow the international laws of the game provided by FIFA.
NB! If there are conflicting claims in the FIFA rules and in the Reval LuxCup 2025 rules and regulations, the tournament guide shall apply.
II Age groups
B2013 - Saku stadium, 9v9, 2 x 17 min, Offside (6 matches guaranteed)
B2014 – Männiku stadium, 7v7, 2 x 20 min, No Offside (5 matches guaranteed)
III Use of older players
In both age groups 7v7 and 9v9 it is allowed to use in one team up to 2 older players, who have been born later than 1 August the previous year.
For example: In the boys’ age group 2013, it is allowed to have in one team 2 older players, who have been born later than 1.08.2012.
IV Players participating in several teams
During the youth football tournament Reval LuxCup 2025, it is not allowed for the players to play in more than one team in the same age group. If this rule is ignored, the player will be disqualified from the tournament and the game of the violating team will be cancelled. The result -/+ will be noted in the tournament chart and this means that the other team has won.
V Stadiums
Reval LuxCup 2025 matches will be held in Tallinn, B2013 will be played at Saku stadium on artificial turf (address Tallinna maantee 10) and B2014 will be played on Männiku stadium on artificial turf (address Võidu 16, Tallinn)
VI Force majeure
The organizers of the Reval LuxCup football tournament reserve the right to make changes to the tournament arrangements if unforeseen and organizer-independent circumstances arise that hinder the planned execution of the tournament. Such circumstances may include natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, unexpected infrastructure failures, or other situations that make the usual organization of the tournament impossible or unsafe for participants and spectators.
The organizers will take all reasonable measures to ensure the smooth and fair running of the tournament according to the original plans. However, in the event of unforeseen and unavoidable obstacles, including changes to the tournament location, adjustments to the schedule, or, in extreme cases, the cancellation of the tournament, the organizers will not be held responsible for any costs that may arise as a result.
It is recommended that participating teams have insurance to cover any potential expenses that may occur.
VI Tournament system
Reval LuxCup 2025 is divided into two phases: subgroup tournaments and playoffs.
In the subgroup tournaments, the teams are divided into subgroups of 4-6 teams, where all teams will play against each other once. In the matches held during the subgroup tournament, a victory gives each team 3 points, a draw game 1 point and loss 0 points.
If some teams get equal scores in subgroups, the final ranking will be decided according to:
- match between each other
- goal difference against each other
- overall goal difference
- number of goals
- disciplinary actions
- a) abandoned matches, cancellation of results
- b) yellow cards
- c) red cards
- drawing lots
All places in the Reval LuxCup 2025 tournament will be determined in the playoff system. The playoff system for each age group will be announced by the organizers one week before the tournament begins.
VII Penalties
During the playoff and final match, if the match ends with a draw after the end of match time, the teams have to start shooting penalties immediately. There will be no extra time during the tournament matches.
The number of penalties in each age group:
All age groups will decide the match with 3 penalties.
VIII Protest
A protest is directed against the validity of the result of the match. A protest has to be based on that whether the player has right to participate or not, on serious violation of the rules by the referee or on some other incident that affected the result of the match.
The protest must be submitted in writing by a team representative (a person who has been designated on the registration form as team leader) no later than 30 minutes after the end of the protested match.
A general protest against the whole opposing team is not acceptable.
Protest against the yellow or red card or against the removal of player from the field after the referee has showed two cards, is only allowed if referee made a mistake against thecorresponding player.
Protest processing fee is 75 EUR. This amount will be refunded if the protest is successful.
IX Jury
The possible disagreements and protests will be solved by a three-member jury. The jury includes the head referee and two head organizers of the tournament.
NB! Jury’s final decision cannot be appealed!
X Referees
All the referees are accepted by the Estonian Football Association or the head referee of the tournament.
XI Defaulters
If on the football field there is not at least 5 players (age groups 9v9), 4 players (age group 7v7) 5 minutes after the start of official match time, a +/- loss will be entered into the tournament table.
XII Awards
The teams having won the first, second and third place will be awarded with trophies and medals.
XIII Medicine/medical aid
The organizers of Reval LuxCup 2025 football tournament will not take any responsibility for injuries, which happen during the football tournament. Teams have an obligation to ensure that all trauma situations will be resolved.
If possible, the football tournament organizers will assist with their medical skills.
XIV Warnings and removals
A player removed from the field of play is disqualified until the end of this game, but due to the severity of the offense (e.g. violent behavior, intentional injury, verbal violence towards teammates or the referee), the organizers may also remove the player from the next game held or from the entire tournament.
The entry into force of a harsher penalty is decided in cooperation between all parties (the referee of the game, the main organizer of the tournament, the coaches of the teams involved in the incident), but the right to make the final decision belongs to the main organizer of the tournament.
The decision will be notified to the team representative, who is indicated in the box provided on the registration sheet.
XV Recognition of fair play
For the recognition of fair play it is recommended that players shake hands with the opposing players and referee right after the line-up (before the match starts) and after the final whistle.
XVI Warranty
By participation in Reval LuxCup 2025 football tournament, the team confirms being aware of all the rules of the tournament.
XVII Balls used in matches
All the balls used during the Reval LuxCup 2025 have a marking “FIFA APPROVED” or “FIFA INSPECTED”.
XVIII Registration of the team
When arriving to the tournament, all the teams have to submit the completed registration form to the tournament organizers before their first competitive match. If possible, the signed registration form can be e-mailed to leino@revalfootball.eu.
The players not listed on the registration form cannot participate. Teams are not allowed to add more players to the registration form during the tournament.
The representative of each team is required to sign a statement, confirming the arrival to the tournament, acceptance of the Reval LuxCup 2025 rules and the team’s awareness of possible changes.
NB! A team, who has not met the aforementioned demands, will not be allowed to play in the tournament.
XIX Start of the match and its accompanying rules
The team has to be on the match field 5 minutes before the match starts.
If the uniforms of both teams are in the same colour, the team who has been listed as the second team has to change shirts or wear vests.
Vests are guaranteed by the tournament organizer.
Team size for age groups 9v9 – 18 players .
Team size for age groups 7v7 – 16 players
XX State of emergency, tournament management
The jury of the tournament has right to make changes in match times and locations, if it is necessary and an inevitable event requires it!
NB! Tournament organizers are not responsible for the event of theft during the tournament!
