Nations Champions League
Schedule
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Arndell Park Community Centre | Werribee South, VI
Organised by: Aurabourne
Type: 8-a-side multicultural football tournament
Venue: Arndell Park Community Centre
Dates:
Day 1: Group Stage & Quarter Finals – 24 Jan 2025
Day 2: Semi Finals & Final – 25 Jan 2025
🔹 About the Tournament
Nations Champions League is a community football tournament bringing different cultures and friends together on one pitch.
8-a-side, small field
Fair, friendly and competitive
Perfect for community teams and friend teams
🔹 Format (How it works)
Total teams: 12
Groups: 4 Groups × 3 Teams (Group A, B, C, D)
Each team plays 2 matches in the group stage
Points: Win = 3 | Draw = 1 | Loss = 0
Who goes to Quarter Finals?
Top 2 teams from each group (Champion & Runner-up)
Total = 8 teams in Quarter Finals
Quarter Final rule:
Group Champions will face Runners-up from other groups (we try to avoid same-group match again).
🔹 Match Time
Day 1 – Group & Quarter Finals
15 mins each half (30 mins total)
2 mins half-time break
Day 2 – Semi Finals & Final
20 mins each half (40 mins total)
5 mins half-time break
Knockout rule for Group Stage:
Group stage: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head → fair play → penalties
Knockout rule (QF, Semi, Final):
If draw → directly to penalties (no extra time)
3 penalties each team → then sudden death if still level
🔹 Simple Rules
Team & Players
8 players on field (7 + 1 goalkeeper)
Squad: around 10–11 players
Players can play for only one team
Safety & Tackles
❌ No sliding tackles
❌ No dangerous body charge
❌ No “studs up” tackles
The referee can give a free kick, yellow card or red card for dangerous play
Footwear
Allowed: normal football boots / turf shoes
Not allowed: sharp or metal studs on turf/astro
The referee can check boots and stop unsafe shoes
Ball Out / Restart
Throw-in = Kick-in from the line
Opponent 3 metres away
You cannot score directly from a kick-in
No offside rule (but extreme goal-hanging may be warned)
Free-kicks & Penalties
Free-kicks are direct, unless referee shows arm up (indirect)
Wall at least 5 yards away
Penalty from the penalty spot
🔹 Registration
Team fee: $350 per team
Last date to register: 16 Jan 2025 (update if you change)
To register: Message us on Facebook / WhatsApp
After paying the registration fee to confirm your spot, we will add you to the official tournament group for fixtures and updates
🔹 Prizes & Awards
🏆 Champions: Trophy + Medals + Prize Money + Autographed Jersey + Certificate
🏆 Runners-up: Trophy + Medals + Prize Money + Autographed Jersey
Individual awards:
Best Player (MVP)
Best Goalkeeper
Best Defender
Top Scorer
Fair Play Team
Rising Star
🔹 Behaviour & Fair Play
Respect referees, opponents and organisers
No abusive language, racism or harassment
No fighting in or around the ground
No alcohol, drugs or dangerous items inside venue
Organisers’ decision is final on any dispute
Teams breaking rules can be removed from the tournament.
🔹 Contact
For any questions or to register: Aurabourne
Contact: Imran Khan & Shamimul Rupok
Where is it happening?
Arndell Park Community Centre, 29-49 Federation Blvd, Truganina VIC 3029, Australia, Werribee South
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