normal time

British

noun

sport the standard length of time allowed for a match before any extra time, such as injury time, is added

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Celtic did not have a shot on target in the second half of normal time nor in extra-time.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Malaga equalised in the last minute of normal time, when defender Calvin Bassey was penalised for a handball that allowed Eneko Jauregi to convert from the penalty spot to make it 2-2.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Fernandez was sent off late in normal time for two yellow cards and Spain won 1-0 after extra time on Sunday in New Jersey.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

With 12 minutes of normal time remaining Egypt stood on the cusp of their greatest ever World Cup result.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Lucky for me the overcast morn caused the other servants to sleep past their normal time.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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