How soccer scoring works
Soccer scoring is trivially simple and its timekeeping is not, because the clock counts up, never stops, and gets added to at the end of each half.
Goals
One point each. That is the entire scoring system.
The clock counts up and does not stop
Two halves of 45 minutes at senior level, running continuously. Time lost to injuries and substitutions is added at the end of the half as stoppage time, announced by the fourth official. Youth games use shorter halves or quarters.
Extra time and penalties
In a knockout, a draw goes to two fifteen-minute periods of extra time. If it is still level, a penalty shootout decides it: five kicks each, then sudden death.
Cards
A yellow is a caution, two yellows or a straight red is a dismissal, and the team plays on a player short. Cards do not affect the score, but they belong on the record.
What Score All does with these rules
Halves and a running clock
Two 45-minute halves by default, or quarters for youth. Start the clock, tap a goal, count cards per team. The clock keeps running on the server between taps.
Draws, extra time, penalties
Choose whether a tie ends as a draw, goes to extra time (with golden goal if you like), or straight to a penalty shootout. The shootout screen records each kick and knows when it is decided.
Soccer scoring FAQ
Why does the soccer clock not stop?
By tradition the clock runs continuously and lost time is added at the end of the half instead. The referee keeps the real total.
How does a penalty shootout work?
Five kicks each, alternating. If still level after five, it goes to sudden death pairs until one team scores and the other does not.
Is there a free soccer scoreboard with a timer?
Yes. Score All runs the match clock and the score for free, with a link parents and players can open on their phones.
Does it handle penalty shootouts?
Yes. Best-of-5 (or any number) rounds followed by sudden death, decided automatically.