This document provides instructions for a debate match between two teams, Yes United and No FC. It outlines the roles of each participant, including referees, commentators, players, and substitutes. The match will consist of two 5-minute halves separated by a half-time break. Rules for the debate include only speaking when holding the ball and passing it between no more than 3 teammates before passing to the other team. Referees will track fouls while commentators score goals based on debate points. The winner will be determined by subtracting fouls from goals scored. An optional penalty shootout can be used if the game ends in a draw.

2. WARM UP
TIME: 15 MINUTES
Check the Match Roles poster and get into these groups:
• Referees and commentators
• Yes United players
• No FC players
• Split any substitutes between the two teams
Work with the teammates who have the same role as
you to prepare for the match debate. Read through your
instruction sheets and complete your warm up task.

3. GET INTO POSITION
TIME: 3 MINUTES
Look at this diagram and get into position.
Any substitutes can act as spectators.
F
F
M
M
M
D
G
S
S
F
F
M
M
M
D
G
S
S C CC
RR
R Referee
C Commentator
F Forward
M Midfielder
D Defender
G Goalie
S Substitute
WHAT DO THE
LETTERS MEAN?
WHAT DO THE
COLOURS MEAN?
No FC players
Yes United players
Match Judges

4. RULES
TIME: 5 MINUTES
• There will be two halves of 5 minutes each. At half time the
substitutes will swap in and replace some players.
• You can only speak if you have the football. Once you have
spoken you should pass the ball to the next person to
speak.
• There should be a maximum of three passes between each
team before you have to pass the ball to the other team.
• Referee: now read out the list of foul offences.
• Commentators: now read out the goal criteria.
• Flip a coin to pick who will begin.

5. FIRST HALF
TIME: 5 MINUTES OF DISCUSSION
Remember:
Maximum 3 passes between your team before
you have to pass to the other team.
Stick to your role!

6. HALF TIME
TIME: 5 MINUTES
Commentators:
feedback now
Make substitutions.

7. SECOND HALF
TIME: 5 MINUTES OF DISCUSSION
Remember:
Maximum 3 passes between your team before
you have to pass to the other team.
Stick to your role!

8. FULL TIME
TIME: 10 MINUTES OF DISCUSSION
Commentators:
Feedback on the goals scored and explain why you
awarded these goals. Who is ‘person of the match’?
Referees:
Total up the fouls and explain why. Take these points
away from the goals scored.
WHO HAS WON?

9. PENALTY
SHOOTOUT
(optional)
TIME: 5 MINUTES OF DISCUSSION
Was it a draw? You can do a penalty shoot-out.
Teams: pick your 3 best ‘strikers’ and 3 best arguments.
Strikers: one by one, go up to face the goalkeeper and say your argument.
Goalkeeper: you can save the goal by arguing directly against what has been said.
Teacher: after three attempts from each side, decide who has won and explain why.