Information for Football Tournament Participants
| Date | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |
| Time | 19:00–20:30 |
| Venue | Trojhalí Karolina, Ostrava |
| Transportation | Departure of buses for players and fans at 18:20 from Hotel Clarion, Return buses to the hotel will depart at 21:40 and 22:00 Spectator stands will be available for fans |
Instructions for Players
- Upon arrival, players must check in at the registration desk, where they will receive:
- a jersey (shirt and shorts)
- a bottle of water
- Changing rooms and showers will be available
- Recommended footwear: indoor sports shoes with non-marking soles (no cleats)
- All players are kindly requested to register online no later than August 31, 2025.
Match Rules – Czech Republic vs. Poland
- This friendly match will be played indoors on a smaller pitch than a standard handball court
- Goals: handball-sized, 3 × 2 m
- Surface: lacquered parquet – non-marking indoor shoes required
- Ball: futsal ball
Game format and rules
- Format: 4 field players + 1 goalkeeper
- At least 5 players must be present to start the game
- Unlimited number of substitutes
- Match duration: 2 × 30 minutes
- Halftime break: 5 minutes
- No offside rule
- Substitutions: unlimited, on the team’s own half in front of the bench
- Throw-ins are kicked from the ground from the sideline
- Defensive wall distance: minimum 5 meters from the ball
- 1 referee officiates the match
- The goalkeeper may play beyond the halfway line without restriction
- Back-pass rule ("pass to the keeper") is not allowed – if a player passes to the goalkeeper and the goalkeeper picks up the ball with their hands, an indirect free kick from the goal area will be awarded
- Yellow card: player remains in the game
- 2 yellow cards = red card
If the goalkeeper handles the ball outside the goal area, a yellow card and a penalty kick will be awarded
These rules and all relevant information will also be available at the venue. We look forward to a fair and enjoyable match in a friendly sporting spirit!