Keeping it in May 12, 2021 World Games 2014 0 Forum Questions Does the winning team have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes even if they are man up? Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text Riti's Answer: Visual Text Tyma's Answer: Visual Text As long as the lead is less than five goals, the team that is ahead must keep it in within the last 2 minutes of the game. No exception is granted for being man-down. This is also specifically addressed in a subsequent administrative ruling: <strong>3.3 SITUATION</strong>: <em>Team A is leading by one goal and has a player serving a nonreleasable foul during the last two minutes of the game. Is A required to “keep it in” the goal area? RULING: Yes.</em> It makes no difference if the penalty is releasable. Answer File Question Answered Yes No