Winning Intent: Rewarding the Spirit to Win
Fairness, excitement, and creativity—see how football evolves.
Winning Intent Explained
Football should be more than just goals—intent, effort, and creativity should always matter. Winning Intent redefines how teams are evaluated, rewarding the spirit to win and making the game fairer and more exciting.
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Goals Matter
3 points for every goal scored, keeping goals determinant.
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Shots Rewarded
1 point for every shot on target, promoting the intent to win.
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30-Meter Rule
Only shots within 30 meters of the goal qualify as valid efforts.
See Winning Intent in Action
Experience how intent to win improves the game. Enter stats from your favorite match and see how it scores under Winning Intent.
Traditional Score
Winning Intent Score
Got Questions?
What is the Winning Intent system?
The Winning Intent system rewards teams for both goals and their intent to win. Teams earn points for goals (3 points each) and shots on target (1 point each) within 30 meters, encouraging more exciting and fairer football matches.
Does this replace traditional scoring?
It improves it. Goals remain the most critical factor (worth 3 points). Winning Intent adds a layer of recognition for teams' intent to win and creativity.
What happens in a draw?
Draws can still happen. The match ends in a draw if both teams have the same total points, combining points for goals and shots on target.
Won’t teams abuse the system with random shots?
No. As defined by FIFA, shots must be genuine attempts to score and on target. Winning Intent requires shots to be within 30 meters of the goal (visualise it 👀), ensuring that only meaningful efforts count.
How does this benefit fans?
Fans get more exciting matches with less defensive play. The system highlights effort and fairness, creating a more enjoyable and transparent game.
How can I learn more about Winning Intent?
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The 30-Meter Rule
Winning Intent requires shots to be within 30 meters of the goal, ensuring that only meaningful efforts count. Here's a simple visualisation of the 30-meter rule.
