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Football5aside
Every Football match is played between two teams with four blind athletes and one sighted or visually impaired goalkeeper on the field as well as five substitutes. Additionally, each team has a guide behind the opponent's goal to direct the players when they shoot.[Full story]
   

Classification

Athletes in the following classes participate in Football 5-a-Side: B1: From no light perception in either eye to light perception, but inability to recognise the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction ... [Full story]


Competition rules

Football5asideTo ensure competition, alternative facilities must be available, with a covered playing surface of similar characteristics, in case of adverse weather conditions beyond the control of the Organising Committee - persistent rain, strong winds, etc. This playing surface may also have a wooden, synthetic rubber or similar surface.[Full story]


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  • Football -- 5aside
  • Football -- 5aside
  • Football -- 5aside

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