Match Duration refers to the total time a sports match lasts, including both regular play and any additional time added for stoppages. In many sports, such as soccer or basketball, the match duration is divided into specific periods or halves, with a set time for each. In soccer, for example, a standard match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two 45-minute halves. Additional time, known as stoppage time, may be added at the end of each half to account for injuries or other delays. In contrast, basketball games typically last 48 minutes, divided into four 12-minute quarters.