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FIFA 20 RULES

The Lan2 crew assumes that each participant who enters a tournament is aware of all the rules and checks them periodically . Insufficient knowledge of the rules can not be used as an excuse for breaking the rules.
Each player chooses a team from his or her own league.
Players can switch teams between different games.
When a participant has hurtful, offensive or racist expressions towards his/her opponent, he will be immediately be disqualified and disciplinary measures will be taken.
All participants in the tournament must treat each other and the organization respectfully.
Bad language and/or threats against the Admins means an instant disqualification.
The shirts of the different teams must be distinguishable.
Mirror matches are allowed. (eg FC Barcelona FC Barcelona).
Teams must be at least 4 - 5 stars.
At the end of the game, the final score will be announced to the tournament admin.

General settings:

Match duration: 12 minutes (6minutes per half)
Settings: Standard settings
Game mode: Kick off.
Game speed: Normal
Difficulty: World Class
All matches should be played as a “Friendly Match”
Only tactical defense is allowed.
It is forbidden to use custom formations, only the standard formations are allowed to use.
When the game points are the same, goal average will decide who wins.
When the goal average is the same, the points head-to-head decide who wins.
When the points head-to-head are the same, the scored goals(overall) will decide who wins.
When the scored goals(overall) are the same, there will be a new match with Golden Goal. (The first team that scores, wins the match)

The latest official version of the game is played.
The Lan2 crew assumes that each participant who enters a tournament is aware of all the rules and checks them periodically . Insufficient knowledge of the rules can not be used as an excuse for breaking the rules.
Bad language and/or threats against the Admins means an instant disqualification.
All participants in the tournament must treat each other and the organization respectfully.
The participant will bring with him all the equipment (computer, monitor and other accessories) needed to participate in the tournament.
Upon arrival, each team captain will check-in at the game venues.
The server configuration is the official latest version of ESL.
Overtime is available.
Group games are played in the using a traditional single elimination tournament bracket, with the top 2 teams advancing into the finals
Group games are in BO1 format.
The final is in BO3 format.
The tournament format may be changed on-site depending on the final number of teams participating.
Assist programs (cheats, applications that alter the graphics of the game) are prohibited.
The use of Agent skins is prohibited.
Changing a players nickname during the tournament is forbidden to avoid any confusion.
If a problem occurs during the game, players pause the game and immediately contact the gamerunner.
Tournament rules and on-the-spot decisions are at the discretion of the gamerunner, and decisions on the gamerunner are not subject to challenge.

Map pool:

The tournament will consist of a Single Elimination Bracket up to the typical top 16, which will then turn into a Double Elimination Bracket. With fewer players in the tournament, the Single elimination bracket can last up to the top 8 players. When entering the tournament, you are required to play fairly and according to the rules. All players are asked to act in a humane manner towards their fellow players as well as the tournament administration team. Please read the following rules for tournament format.

The Lan2 crew assumes that each participant who enters a tournament is aware of all the rules and checks them periodically . Insufficient knowledge of the rules can not be used as an excuse for breaking the rules.
All participants in the tournaments must treat each other and the organization respectfully.
Bad language and/or threats against the Admins means an instant disqualification.

Games and Matches

Each game consists of the best 3 games in versus mode where in every game you need to win 2 rounds.
Each match consists of three games. On average, the match lasts 15 minutes.

Choices

Each match starts with a single player character and a selection of variations.
The first player is selected at random by the tournament organizer in an appropriate manner.
After the first player has made his choice and the second player has begun to choose his character and variation, the first player must not change his choice.
Each map can be selected by each player. If both players choose a different map then the game will randomly choose one of two options.
In all subsequent games, the winner of the next game will be the first to choose.
Starting with the second match, players who made the first choice in the previous round should choose second, wherever possible.
After each match, players must return to the character selection screen.

Double elimination - Top 16 / Top 8

The last 16 matches (8 in case of less players) have a double elimination system that works as follows:

Players are randomly set against opponents.
Players progress through their games where winners remain in the top bracket and losers fall in the bottom bracket. If you lose a game in the lower bracket, you are eliminated from the tournament.
The big finale is between the top and bottom bracket winners. Qualifying players in the top bracket only need to win one best of 3 match to win. Qualifying from the lower bracket must win two consecutive best of 3 matches to be crowned champion.
The game does not allow draws and automatically ends after 90 seconds and the winner is the player with the most health left.

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