Why doesn't the clock ever stop in soccer?

That baffles me. The clock never stops, so 90 minutes isn't really the end of the game... the refs just add "extra time" to the end and then just stop the game randomly at like 93:37.

It makes no sense to me. Can somebody explain to me how it makes sense and why it is better than simply stopping the clock during certain points in the game and having the game end at 90:00?

I don't know for certain, probably due to designated time limits to the match regardless. And that it might be hard to determine exactly when to start and stop the clock, its rather just an estimate of how much time was missed due to unforseen events. Generally though, they don't want to stop the clock when the ball goes out of play or is prepared for a kickoff since that is part of the game. And the total time limit is designed with that in mind. Thats how I see it anyway.Overlord93

Literally every other timed sport on earth stops the clock when the ball is not in play... soccer could to.

Wouldn't it make MUCH more sense to stop the game at 90:00 no matter what, and instead of "estimating" time, just stop the clock when the ball goes out of bounds, or for injuries, or after goals are scored, etc. That way, everybody in the stadium knows that the game is going to end at 90:00.. So if you are on the 88th minute, you KNOW you have 2 minutes to score.

its the rules of the game.kbpyrokb

[QUOTE="kbpyrokb"]its the rules of the game.BMD004

[QUOTE="BMD004"][QUOTE="kbpyrokb"]its the rules of the game.Reptylus

You mean offiside? I see no problem with it.

I think its because the ball going out of play is part of the game and the tactics, if it goes out a player can run and throw it back in immediately, or take their time, its all part of the way it works. Footb- Soccer is a more fluid game, it is about continuous play, not the stop and start play of american football. And so having the clock always ticking means that the game moves smoother without pauses.Overlord93

Imagine how long it would be if it had as many timeouts as the NBABucked20

[QUOTE="BMD004"][QUOTE="kbpyrokb"]its the rules of the game.Reptylus

Because time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the futuuuuuuuuuuure.

It keeps the game flowing -makes people take set pieces quickly, because they know that the clock is ticking. Football is a fast mvong game and if the clock stopped every time someone got fouled or the ball went out of play then it would reduce the quickness of the game.

That baffles me. The clock never stops, so 90 minutes isn't really the end of the game... the refs just add "extra time" to the end and then just stop the game randomly at like 93:37.

It makes no sense to me. Can somebody explain to me how it makes sense and why it is better than simply stopping the clock during certain points in the game and having the game end at 90:00?

BMD004

It keeps the game flowing -makes people take set pieces quickly, because they know that the clock is ticking. Football is a fast mvong game and if the clock stopped every time someone got fouled or the ball went out of play then it would reduce the quickness of the game.

DumbPanda

[QUOTE="BMD004"]

That baffles me. The clock never stops, so 90 minutes isn't really the end of the game... the refs just add "extra time" to the end and then just stop the game randomly at like 93:37.

It makes no sense to me. Can somebody explain to me how it makes sense and why it is better than simply stopping the clock during certain points in the game and having the game end at 90:00?

nintendo_ds_06

What do you mean what's the point? There are no stops. Thus, the reason for extra time at the end of the 1st & 2nd halfs. If the clock would stop it leave space for US-style advertisements which are absolutely annoying/worthless (see gridiron, 10-15 minutes of actual gameplay, 3 hours long) there also is no modern technology in the game of football (`soccer`) either. It makes the game that much more exciting.pspdseagle

[QUOTE="DumbPanda"]

It keeps the game flowing -makes people take set pieces quickly, because they know that the clock is ticking. Football is a fast mvong game and if the clock stopped every time someone got fouled or the ball went out of play then it would reduce the quickness of the game.

BMD004

[QUOTE="nintendo_ds_06"][QUOTE="BMD004"]

That baffles me. The clock never stops, so 90 minutes isn't really the end of the game... the refs just add "extra time" to the end and then just stop the game randomly at like 93:37.

It makes no sense to me. Can somebody explain to me how it makes sense and why it is better than simply stopping the clock during certain points in the game and having the game end at 90:00?

BMD004

[QUOTE="nintendo_ds_06"][QUOTE="BMD004"]

That baffles me. The clock never stops, so 90 minutes isn't really the end of the game... the refs just add "extra time" to the end and then just stop the game randomly at like 93:37.

It makes no sense to me. Can somebody explain to me how it makes sense and why it is better than simply stopping the clock during certain points in the game and having the game end at 90:00?

BMD004

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[QUOTE="nintendo_ds_06"] Throughout the game there will be various times where the referee has to stop the game (Fouls, Injuries. etc..) but the clock does not stop, so at the end of the game they add on the extra time which was wasted from earlier.Overlord93

I'm asking for the clock to stop when the game stops (examples being fouls and injuries).

I don't know why you think stopping the clock will cause the game to stop and start... it is a time-keeping issue... not a game issue.

[QUOTE="Overlord93"][QUOTE="BMD004"]I know they do that. But I'm asking... why? Why not just STOP the clock for fouls and injuries so that you don't have to add extra time at the end?

BMD004

I'm asking for the clock to stop when the game stops (examples being fouls and injuries).

I don't know why you think stopping the clock will cause the game to stop and start... it is a time-keeping issue... not a game issue.

[QUOTE="BMD004"][QUOTE="Overlord93"]Because it is not a stop start game. Simple as that. If they feel any significant amount of time has been missed, they will add it at the end. But it goes against the fluidity to pause the clock every time something happens. Football is a simple game and rules like that would not work.Overlord93

I'm asking for the clock to stop when the game stops (examples being fouls and injuries).

I don't know why you think stopping the clock will cause the game to stop and start... it is a time-keeping issue... not a game issue.

The only difference is that it is only an estimation and the refs can stop the game whenever they want instead of having a hard stop at 90:00.

It keeps the game moving. Unlike in American football where everyone is allowed to piss around for 5 minutes for every 10 seconds of play.SolidSnake35

Yes it does :)

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[QUOTE="BMD004"]That doesn't make any sense. The game DOES stop and start. The only difference is that the clock keeps running.

I'm asking for the clock to stop when the game stops (examples being fouls and injuries).

I don't know why you think stopping the clock will cause the game to stop and start... it is a time-keeping issue... not a game issue.BMD004

The only difference is that it is only an estimation and the refs can stop the game whenever they want instead of having a hard stop at 90:00.

It keeps the game moving. Unlike in American football where everyone is allowed to piss around for 5 minutes for every 10 seconds of play.SolidSnake35

Agreed. That's what I thought, but better worded!

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[QUOTE="Overlord93"] If the clock doesn't stop the game doesn't stop, pressure is still on when the ball goes out. They can't stop for a tea break or some ads, the game is still playing.

Overlord93

The only difference is that it is only an estimation and the refs can stop the game whenever they want instead of having a hard stop at 90:00.

I'm not comparing it to anything.

It keeps the game moving. Unlike in American football where everyone is allowed to piss around for 5 minutes for every 10 seconds of play.SolidSnake35

[QUOTE="Overlord93"]

[QUOTE="BMD004"]There are breaks in the game even if the clock doesn't stop. Plus, the clock basically DOES stop. How? Because they just add that extra time on in the end. So in reality, the clock does stop.

The only difference is that it is only an estimation and the refs can stop the game whenever they want instead of having a hard stop at 90:00.

BMD004

I'm not comparing it to anything.

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It keeps the game moving. Unlike in American football where everyone is allowed to piss around for 5 minutes for every 10 seconds of play.BMD004

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[QUOTE="Overlord93"]You're looking way to hard into this. this good enough explanation?

Overlord93

I'm not comparing it to anything.

[QUOTE="BMD004"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It keeps the game moving. Unlike in American football where everyone is allowed to piss around for 5 minutes for every 10 seconds of play.SolidSnake35

[QUOTE="Overlord93"][QUOTE="BMD004"]No, because I'm not comparing it to American Football... why do people think because I'm saying something about soccer I must be comparing it to American Football?

I'm not comparing it to anything.

BMD004

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[QUOTE="Overlord93"]He talks about having breaks and the stop start game **** Like I have said about 10 different times in this thread. The watch never stops so the game is continuous and doesn't stop.Overlord93

1. The ref controls the game. The ref starts the game up when he wants to start the game up. So if you are chatting with your teammates, you better get back on the field because the ref started the game clock again.

2. The game would literally be no different except that the ref wouldn't have to add extra time at the end... the game would stop at 90:00 and that's it.

[QUOTE="BMD004"]

[QUOTE="Overlord93"]He talks about having breaks and the stop start game **** Like I have said about 10 different times in this thread. The watch never stops so the game is continuous and doesn't stop.Overlord93

[QUOTE="Overlord93"][QUOTE="BMD004"]But soccer and football are different games. I don't understand what you don't understand. The stopping of the clock in soccer won't cause a stop in play. You're not making any sense..

BMD004

1. The ref controls the game. The ref starts the game up when he wants to start the game up. So if you are chatting with your teammates, you better get back on the field because the ref started the game clock again.

2. The game would literally be no different except that the ref wouldn't have to add extra time at the end... the game would stop at 90:00 and that's it.

1. The ref controls the game. The ref starts the game up when he wants to start the game up. BMD004

Its not a start stop game. I have said that too many times I'm not even going to bother replying to your posts.

[QUOTE="Overlord93"][QUOTE="BMD004"]But soccer and football are different games. I don't understand what you don't understand. The stopping of the clock in soccer won't cause a stop in play. You're not making any sense..

BMD004

1. The ref controls the game. The ref starts the game up when he wants to start the game up. So if you are chatting with your teammates, you better get back on the field because the ref started the game clock again.

2. The game would literally be no different except that the ref wouldn't have to add extra time at the end... the game would stop at 90:00 and that's it.

[QUOTE="BMD004"]

[QUOTE="Overlord93"]You're looking way to hard into this. this good enough explanation?

Overlord93

I'm not comparing it to anything.

Omg. How is the game continous? The players stop playing don't they? That is a break.

[QUOTE="Overlord93"][QUOTE="BMD004"]No, because I'm not comparing it to American Football... why do people think because I'm saying something about soccer I must be comparing it to American Football?

I'm not comparing it to anything.

th3warr1or

Omg. How is the game continous? The players stop playing don't they? That is a break.

The logic behind it is that fans watching on television don't want to see commercials every 5 minutes.