====== Live Match Tracking ======

GoldenBoot's Touchline mode is built for speed on game day. Every control is designed for quick, one-tap interaction.

===== Starting a Match =====

  - Open **Touchline** from GoldenBoot
  - Select your **team** and **opponent**
  - Optionally enable **Live Scoreboard** to share a score link with parents
  - **Mark your starters** (maximum one goalkeeper on the field)
  - Tap **Start Match** to begin the game clock

===== Game Clock =====

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  * **Start** — Begins the clock and starts tracking playing time for all active players
  * **Pause** — Stops the clock (for injuries, delays, etc.)
  * **Resume** — Continues the clock from where it paused

The clock runs continuously. Each player's individual playing time is tracked automatically based on when they're on the field.

===== Game Periods =====

Advance through match periods using the period controls:

^ Period ^ Description ^
| Not Started | Before kickoff |
| 1st Half | First half of play |
| Halftime | Break between halves |
| 2nd Half | Second half of play |
| Extra Time | Overtime (if applicable) |
| Finished | Match complete |

Tap the period button to advance. The clock can be paused at halftime and resumed for the second half. Period changes are logged in the Game Log.

===== Score Tracking =====

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  * Tap the **scoreboard** to enter stats for the scoring player
  * Tap **+** or **-** next to your team's score or the opponent's score
  * The score ticker at the top shows goal scorers with minute markers

When you record a goal for your team, you'll be prompted to select the scorer. The goal, minute, and player are logged in the Game Log and displayed in the score ticker. If Live Scoreboard is enabled, the update is pushed to the web page immediately.

===== Player Status =====

Each player shows their current status:

  * **Playing** — Currently on the field (green)
  * **Bench** — Available for substitution
  * **Out** — Not available

Playing time accumulates only while a player's status is **Playing** and the game clock is running.

===== Bench Cards & Opponent Stats =====

Track additional match context:

  * **Bench cards** — Monitor cards issued to bench players or staff
  * **Opponent stats** — Track opponent corners, fouls, and other set piece stats alongside your own

===== Ending the Match =====

  - Advance the period to **Finished**
  - The clock stops and all playing times are finalized
  - Save the match to add it to your match history with all stats, events, and notes
  - If Live Scoreboard is enabled, the scoreboard is automatically marked as FINAL

See [[goldenboot:saving-sharing|Saving & Sharing Matches]] for next steps.