How long is extra time in soccer?
By Amanda Langell Extra time in soccer gives both teams an opportunity to break a tie and secure a match victory. Most domestic and international soccer games end after 90 minutes, even if both sides are level. When the referee blows the final whistle, there typically does not have to be a winning team on the pitch. Instead, each side receives one point for a draw as opposed to three points for a win. Some games, though, must have a winner. A knockout match in a tournament like the Copa America or Champions League cannot end until one team triumphs over the other. If the score line does not re...