Soccer is played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score goals by getting the soccer ball into the opposing team's net. Players can use any part of their body except their arms and hands, with the exception of the goalkeeper, who can use their hands within the penalty area. The game consists of two halves, each lasting 45 minutes. If the score is tied, the match may end in a draw or go into extra time, depending on the competition rules. Fouls can result in free kicks or penalty kicks, depending on the severity and location of the infraction.