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If after this there is still no difference ascertainable, a recourse to all tables of the group matches will be necessary.
Then the goal difference from the group matches is called into play. If this goal difference is also equal, the greater
number of scored goals in the group matches become the deciding factor.
Only if after all this there is still no difference ascertainable, a eleven or nine metre penalty shootout is carried out.
If playoff matches or knockout-system matches end in a draw, these are immediately decided by an eleven or nine
metre penalty shootout as per F.I.F.A. rules:

Semi-final.
For draws, an eleven or nine metre penalty shootout takes place as per F.I.F.A. rules
Playoffs.
For draws, an eleven or nine metre penalty shootout takes place as per F.I.F.A. rules
8. Matches. Before every match, the team leader submits a list of players to the referee on which the substitute play-
ers are also listed. 5 substitutes can be substituted in or out any number of times. This is only possible during a break
in a match, with approval by the referee. For an individual eleven metre penalty shootout, only those players that were

on the pitch at the final whistle are admissible.
9. Every club should provide change kits clearly distinguishable from the club colours. If before the start of the match,
the referee decides that the teams’ club colours are too similar, the first named club must play in its change kit.

10. Disciplinary measures. For youth matches, there are cautions (yellow cards), a time penalty (5 minutes), or

send-offs (red cards). If a player has been sent off from the field or has received a caution, the referee will inform the
tournament commission about this immediately after the match. Any player who has been sent off is suspended from
the next match or excluded from the tournament.
All reports on misconduct are sent from the tournament organiser to the national football association, which forwards
these reports on to the other relevant national clubs.
In the case of group matches, all results of a team are declared as void, if:
- the team in question is late for a match without a valid reason;
- the team in question has played with an ineligible player;
- the referee makes the decision to cancel the match because of players’ bad behaviour.

In intermediate and final rounds (if it is not a question of group matches) the relevant team in the above-named cases
loses with a score of 0-3.
11. Appeals. Appeals with regard to the referee’s decisions are not possible. Appeals with regard to other matters
must be submitted in writing to the tournament committee by the team leader no later than 15 minutes after the
match.
The tournament committee also decides on all matters that are not stated in the rules. The committee’s decisions are
binding.
12. Match schedule. The tournament committee has the right to amend the match schedule in the case of unforeseen
circumstances.
13. Liability. The participating clubs are themselves responsible for adequate insurance for the players. The organi-
sers are not liable for personal injuries and damages to property or for the loss of participants’ belongings.
14. BFV game rules § 60 venue rules
Venue security
1. Irrespective of the ownership structure, the home club must ensure security and public order before, during and
after the game in order to maintain the reputation of football and the proper conduct of the games.
Security manager

2. In order to fulfil these obligations, the home club must engage a security manager for every football association
match, in all leagues, whose name must be entered in the online match report and who may not take on any other
tasks during the match. He or she must have an adequate number of stewards working with them to carry out their

tasks. The stewards providing security must wear outfits that clearly identify them as such.
Security manager‘s duties
3. The security manager‘s tasks include the following:
3.1. He or she is responsible for ensuring adequate protection for the referee, his assistants and the players of both
teams.
3.2. He or she is responsible for ensuring that the referee‘s sending offs are carried out.
3.3. He or she must deny access to the venue to visitors who are drunk or armed with weapons or similar tools.
3.4. He or she must prevent persons from entering the venue who are prohibited from entering due to a ban by a
football club or the football association.
4. In the event of imminent crowd trouble, in addition to the stewards, all adult club members and all players of both
teams are obliged to help to ensure discipline on the pitch.
5. The home club bears the burden of proof that it has taken all possible and reasonable measures to protect the
group of players listed.
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