Football 7-a-side at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Football 7-a-side at the 2008 Summer Paralympics 7-a-side football at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held at the Olympic Green Hockey Field from September 8 to September 16. One event was contested, a men's team competition. The sport of 7-a-side football is for people with cerebral palsy; athletes classified as CP5 through CP8 may take part. The classification system grades player by the extent of their disability, with lower numbers corresponding to more severe impairment. At least one CP5 or CP6 player, and no more than three CP8 players, may be on the field at a given time. Eight teams
Goal (sport) the hoop and net used for scoring can be supported on a post or mechanism at each end, or in smaller buildings attached directly to the wall. Sports based on scoring goals include: The goal is the only method of scoring in several games. In each of these cases the winner is the team that scores the most goals within the specified time. In association football the goal is the only method of scoring. It is also used to refer to the scoring structure. An attempt on goal is referred to as a "shot". To score a goal, the ball