Goal-line technology decision

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Goal-line technology is expected to finally be given the go-ahead by football's law-makers on Thursday.

After months of testing, the International FA Board (IFAB) are set to approve both the Hawk-Eye and the GoalRef systems.

That will give the green light to the Premier League and Football Association introducing the technology into their competitions.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo said a system was needed as soon as possible.

"We see every season, every big tournament, we need it because there are some crucial moments within those games where with a bit of technology you could find the right solution," he said.

There will still be a delay before either system can be used in competitive football however - each will need to be licensed, installed and then tested in every venue to make sure it is working properly.

The IFAB, who are meeting in Zurich, will also insist that the technology is used only as an aid to referees to make a decision, rather than being the deciding factor in whether the ball has crossed the line. It means referees can still decide not to award a goal based on what they see even if the systems are indicating the ball has crossed the line.

FIFA's president Sepp Blatter is now a firm supporter of goal-line technology, having changed his mind after Frank Lampard's disallowed goal for England against Germany in the 2010 World Cup.

The clamour increased last month after Ukraine's disallowed goal against England and has also served to sweep aside any lingering doubts over the systems' margins of error.

The body will also consider whether the UEFA experiment with extra officials has been a success and should be continued but UEFA president Michel Platini will not be going to Zurich to argue the case in person.
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So it looks like today is the day we could expect some kind of decision as to whether goal-line technology will get the go ahead.

I think the time has come that we should be having this sort of technology in the game and it will certainly take some getting used to if it is rolled out in all stadiums/competitions and I can imagine the worlds eyes will be all over it the first time it is used in a competitive game.

so are you all for it? Or do you think it will ruin the game?
 
Incorrect decisions can sometimes decide a match and that should never be the case, it should always be decided by the two teams. For that reason I'm for it.
 
For.

If, as I have read, it is there to aid the referee and gives a result within 1 second. I can't see any issue.
 
Definitely for this decision, the sooner they make it happen the better imho.

Now i wonder if they will ever find another solution to the dreaded penalty shoot out:p
 
Its about time too.

From watching a few matches in the Tennis, they have a cracking system for when players challenge a point. It only takes a few seconds to bring up the correct decision. This is what everyone should be using.
 
mysticsniper said:
From watching a few matches in the Tennis, they have a cracking system for when players challenge a point. It only takes a few seconds to bring up the correct decision. This is what everyone should be using.
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The tennis system is timed really well IMO. The system could give an in/out decision instantly as soon as the player challenges the call, but they include a couple of seconds of suspense. Not stupid delays like you get when they announce winners of xfactor etc, but just enough to build up a bit of suspense. Combined with the (digitally created) slow-motion replay, it adds to the excitement IMO.
 
It's best part of 10 years too late but at least it should get done.

Football has been dominated by excuses that the ref has "left a team hard done by" and it's about time a professional sport, in a world class league can have some professionalism applied to the decision making process during the game. (That goal Stoke scored by fouling the Bolton keeper last season really tipped me over the edge on how pointless relying on the bad eye sight of 3 officials is)
 
Bit unsure really. I mean it would make sure the correct decision is given but would also ruin the "banter" and "traditions" that fans have about goal line decisions, if it was or wasn't.
I have had debates with friends over the years for hours about decisions like these. Sad i know. Now it would just be a slinging match over how much money City have spent :p
 
Moses said:
This goal line technology wouldn't've prevented that goal from standing.
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Pretty sure some tech going BWAHHHHHH at the ref would get the game to a point like tennis, ruby or cricket where tech can be used to help the ref in his decision making process (instead of him having to overt his eyes from the stadiums big screen replays of what he just got wrong)
 
I saw an article on this today. The decision must be transmitted to the ref within 1 second, so no arsing around with replays etc. By the time a team puts their hands up and shout goal, the referee will have the decision there.
 
Moses said:
No, I mean the mooted goal line technology is exactly that - technology that tells them if the ball has crossed the line. It won't help if someone's offside in the buildup, or there's a foul on the 'keeper, or whatever. I believe they're going to only introduce goal line technology, not a full on review system.
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:( bum got my hopes up too early
 
Every other sport has been improved immensely by the use of technology I don't see why football would be any different, the traditionalists that are terrified of change have been holding it back.
 
Approved!


Richard Conway BBC ‏@richard_conway

Goal-line tech approved unanimously by FIFA and the four home nations. Will be used at Club World Cup in Japan this December.
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