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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