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Name   : Agatha Ningtyas W

Class    : 3 BIA

Topic   : Football versus soccer as spectator sports

Though both American football and soccer have 11 players on the field at a time, there are significant differences between the two sports. American football is more popular in the United States than soccer. In scoring systems, American football awards three points for a field goal (kicking the ball through the uprights), six points for a touchdown (carrying the ball into the other team's end zone), one point for an extra point (kicking the ball through the uprights after a touchdown) and two points for a safety (tackling the other team in their own end zone). In soccer, a team can only score by kicking the ball into the opponent's goal. Each goal equals one point. In a size of field, A football field is 120 yards long, including two 10-yard deep end zones on either end and 30 yards wide. A soccer field can range from 100 yards to 130 yards long and 50 to 100 yards wide. A regulation-width soccer goal is 8 yards wide. In duration of time, American football uses four 12 minute quarters. Soccer uses two 45 minute halves. The football clock counts down, stopping for certain events such as incomplete passes. The soccer clock counts upward and does not stop. During the game, there’s also a different about substitutions system, American football teams consistently substitute players in and and out. Most players play either offense or defense. In soccer, teams are only allowed to substitute three players per match, meaning eight of the 11 must play the entire game. In game play, American football, players usually use their hands to pass, catch and carry the ball; feet are only used for kickoffs, field goals, extra points and punts. In soccer, kicking the ball is the primary method of moving it. Intentionally using hands or arms to direct the ball results in a free kick for the other team. The exception to that rule is the goalie, who can use his hands close to his own goal. Both football and soccer are interesting, but because of i like to see a game with high skill, i prefer soccer.