====== 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 **opponent** from your opponent list
  - **Mark your starters** (maximum one goalkeeper on the field)
  - Tap **Start** 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.

===== 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

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