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It only takes a loss of 2% of water from the body to impair the performance by 10 - 20% of most normal soccer players. During the course of typical 90-minute game fluid losses through sweating and expelled air can amount to 1 to 4 litres dependant on weather conditions. Reduction of aerobic performance, impaired reaction time, concentration and judgment are all known to be affected. This significant level of dehydration can impair these athletes ability to recover without the appropriate level of re-hydration. Players will take carbohydrate drinks at half time and sometimes during matches, however studies have shown that recorded fluid intakes are more often inadequate being less than 30 % of fluid loss.