No, there is no provision in football law (Laws of the Game) to postpone a penalty shootout to the next day.
According to the International Football Association Board (IFAB) Laws of the Game:
*Law 10: Determining the Winner*
– If the score is level at the end of the game, the match is decided by kicks from the penalty mark (penalty shootout).
– The penalty shootout continues until one team scores and the other does not.
*Procedure:*
1. The referee chooses the goal.
2. Teams take turns shooting penalties.
3. Five players from each team take shots.
4. If still level after five rounds, teams continue shooting until one team scores and the other does not.
*No provision for postponement:*
There is no provision to delay or postpone the penalty shootout to the next day. The shootout must be completed on the same day.
*Exceptional circumstances:*
Only in exceptional circumstances, such as:
– Severe weather conditions.
– Pitch invasion.
– Serious injury.
Can the referee abandon the match and consult with the competition organizers. However, this would not typically involve postponing the penalty shootout.
*Competition rules:*
Specific competition rules (e.g., FIFA, UEFA) might provide additional guidance, but generally, penalty shootouts are completed on the same day.
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