As Liverpool and Newcastle United prepare for a crucial showdown in the Carabao Cup final, knowing the competition’s extra time, VAR, and penalty shootout regulations is essential. These rules could prove decisive if the match remains deadlocked after 90 minutes.
How Extra Time Works
Should the final end in a draw after regular time, it will proceed to extra time rather than going straight to penalties, as seen in earlier rounds. The additional period consists of two 15-minute halves. If a team manages to score more goals during this time, they will claim the trophy without needing a shootout.
VAR’s Role in the Final
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be in effect for the Carabao Cup final, reviewing critical incidents such as goals, penalty decisions, and direct red cards. The system functions similarly to its use in the Premier League, ensuring that major officiating errors are corrected. However, VAR will not intervene for minor infractions or subjective fouls unless a clear mistake has been made.
Penalty Shootout Guidelines
If the teams are still level after extra time, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout. Each side will take five spot-kicks, with the team converting more emerging victorious. If the score remains tied, the shootout transitions into sudden death, where penalties continue until one team gains an advantage. Goalkeepers must remain on their lines until the shot is taken, and players must follow the proper procedure when striking the ball.
With a major trophy on the line, these rules will be crucial in determining the outcome if the game extends beyond regulation time.
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