⚙️ 1. General Match & Room Settings

Always verify room settings together before proceeding to kickoff!

• Game Mode: Dream Team
• Match Duration: 8 Minutes
• Player Condition: Excellent (Top Condition)
• Substitutions (Player Changes): Maximum 5 Substitutions allowed per match (Standard eFootball Rule). Plan your bench wisely for tactical changes!
• Room Creation: Either player can host the room.

⚽ 2. Premier League vs. Champions League Rules

🏴 Premier League / Champions League Phase

• Format: Home & Away (H/A) or Single League fixtures.
• Extra Time: ❌ OFF
• Penalties: ❌ OFF
• Draws: ✅ Recorded as a draw (1 point each). Do NOT play a second replay match regardless of the outcome.

🏆 Champions League Knockout Phase

• Format: Direct Knockout / Two-legged ties.
• Extra Time: ✅ ON (Must be enabled in room settings for knockout games)
• Penalties: ✅ ON
• Substitutions: 5 standard substitutions + 1 additional substitution during Extra Time (if enabled by game settings).

⚖️ 3. Disconnection & Network Protocol

⚠️ CRITICAL: Capture a screenshot immediately when a game disconnects to prove exact match time and score!

Goal Carry-Over Rule:

If a goal was scored before a disconnection occurred, that goal will carry over and be added to the scoreline of the replay match.

Disconnection Replay Matrix:

• Minute 1 – 25 DC: Restart match and play a 10-minute Full Match (Add previous score).
• Minute 26 – 40 DC: Restart match and play an 8-minute Full Match.
• Minute 41 – 60 DC: Restart match and play a 6-minute Full Match.
• Minute 61 – 75 DC: Restart match and play a 5-minute Full Match.
• Minute 76+ DC:
  • If the Losing Side disconnects Current result is accepted as final.
  • If the Winning Side disconnects 👉 Play FIRST HALF ONLY (5-Minute Match) to complete the remaining time.

Disconnection Penalties:

• Disconnecting 3 times in a single fixture results in an automatic 3–0 Forfeit Loss.
• If you experience recurring network issues, notify an Admin before your match time expires.

📞 4. Anti-Call Interruption Policy

Incoming phone calls or personal excuses will NOT be accepted as valid reasons for a disconnection loss. Protect your game using network call-barring codes prior to kickoff:

• Activation Code (Bar incoming calls): *21*052#
• Deactivation Code (Allow incoming calls): #21#

📸 5. Result Verification & Deadlines

• Screenshot Requirement: Send a final match result screenshot immediately after the game ends.
• No Proof Rule: Matches submitted without a screenshot or unplayed matches stand as a 0–0 Draw.
• Unresponsive Opponents: If your opponent fails to respond, tag Admin @Nana and post your outreach screenshot 30 to 60 minutes before the deadline to claim a walkover.
• Recording Errors: If a match score is mistakenly logged, prompt any Admin immediately for correction.

🇪🇺 6. UEFA Champions League Swiss Format

• 1. League Phase: 36 teams play 8 matches against 8 different opponents. Tie-breakers rely on: Points 👉 Goal Difference 👉 Goals Scored 👉 Head-to-Head.
• 2. Knockout Phase:
  • 1st – 8th Place: Advance directly to the Round of 16.
  • 9th – 24th Place: Enter the Knockout Play-off round.
  • 25th – 36th Place: Automatically eliminated.

🤝 7. Gamemanship & Code of Conduct

Respect all fellow managers. Play fair, accept defeat gracefully, and keep all communication toxic-free. Failure to maintain sportsmanship will lead to immediate disqualification.