A football match is a game of two teams of eleven players who use their feet to kick a round ball in order to score goals. It is one of the most popular sports in the world， played in almost every country.
Football matches are usually 90 minutes long and are divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. At half time， the teams switch sides， and take a break before the second half.
The team with the most goals at the end of the match is declared the winner. If the scores are tied at the end of the match， it goes into extra time and if at the end of extra time the scores are still tied， the game goes to a penalty shootout.
The referee is responsible for making sure the match is played fairly， and that players abide by the rules. He or she is assisted by two assistant referees， who help with decisions such as throw-ins and offside calls.
Football is a game of skill， strength and strategy. Players must use their physical strength to compete for the ball， their technique to dribble， pass and shoot， and their tactical awareness to outwit their opponents.
In addition to the physical and technical aspects of the game， football also requires great psychological strength. Players must remain focused and motivated throughout the match， and work as a team in order to win.
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