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GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY
Source: Reuters/Yuriko Nakao
Matthew Maricic
Introduction
First major incident resulting in a call for goal-line technology occurred in 2000.
FIFA requirements
Systems that have been certified.
Proponents of implementing the technology.
Argument against implementation.
How it affects the referees.
FIFA Requirments
Only used in goal situations
Must be accurate
Referee notified of the goal within 1 second
Indication of goal only communicated to Referee
FIFA Rules Website
Two Systems
6 Cameras focused on each net
Predicts where ball will go
Notifies ref within 1 second via watch
Hawk-Eye GoalRef Electromagnetic
induction Ball has special
copper coils in it Notifies ref within
1 second via watch
Goal-line Technology Costs
Technology Estimated Cost Per Stadium
Hawk-Eye €250,000 ($317,800)
GoalRef €125,000 ($158,900)
Advocates
Modernize sport
More accurate calls
Reduces human error factor
Referees can overrule the technology
Against
Removes the human element that “is a part of the game”
Technology is not 100% accurate
Too Costly
Add more referees instead of changing the game
Article against GLT
Impact on Referees
Can disregard if they deem it not working
Has to check it’s functionality prior to game
Special watch
Needs to be trained
End
Requirements
Hawk-Eye & GoalRef
Pros and Cons
Impact on Referees
EXPECT TO SEE IT IN BRAZIL 2014!
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