Question

What is time lost?

Answer 1

It refers to the wasted time added to cover the time wasted during a match. In football, extra time (stoppage time) compensates for time lost due to activities other than active play, such as substitutions, fouls, injuries, and interruptions for showing yellow or red cards. The duration is assessed by the match officials positioned outside the field. The referee acts as the official timekeeper and notes stoppages whenever play is halted. Once 90 minutes are completed on the referee’s watch, the officials outside the playing area display the added time on the LED board.