A soccer match is a competitive game played between two teams, each consisting of eleven players. The objective is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team's net. The match is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, and lasts for 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. Each team has a goalkeeper who protects the goal, while the other players are positioned as defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The match is officiated by a referee, who enforces the rules and ensures fair play. The team with the most goals at the end of the match wins.