Source: Reuters/Yuriko Nakao
Matthew Maricic
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First major incident resulting in a call for goal-line
technology occurred in 2000.
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FIFA requirements
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Systems that have been certified.
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Proponents of implementing the technology.
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Argument against implementation.
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How it affects the referees.
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Only used in goal situations
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Must be accurate
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Referee notified of the goal within 1 second
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Indication of goal only communicated to
Referee
FIFA Rules Website
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Hawk-Eye
GoalRef
6 Cameras focused
on each net
Predicts where ball
will go
Notifies ref within 1
second via watch
 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)
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Modernize sport
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More accurate calls
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Reduces human error factor
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Referees can overrule the technology
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Removes the human element that “is a part of
the game”
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Technology is not 100% accurate
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Too Costly
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Add more referees instead of changing the
game
Article against GLT
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Can disregard if they deem it not working
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Has to check it’s functionality prior to game
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Special watch
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Needs to be trained
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Requirements
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Hawk-Eye & GoalRef
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Pros and Cons
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Impact on Referees
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EXPECT TO SEE IT IN BRAZIL 2014!
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Cover page art:
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/03/08/us-soccer-board-technology-idUSL0854948020080308
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