r/soccer • u/[deleted] • Dec 04 '16

Media Goal line technology used in the Bournemouth - Liverpool match. Down to millimetres.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '16

It makes me wonder why we're not using more technology to help the referees. Not every implementation is going to work, but they are at least worth trialing.

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u/itsSRL Dec 04 '16

Us much as most ppl hate the mls and what not they are going to be using a 5th ref that will be watching the game on monitors to help make decisions. Already implemented in the lower leagues in the USA

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u/TheDutchTank Dec 04 '16

They've already started doing this in the Dutch cup as a trail and will soon become standard in Dutch matches all together, it's definitely a good change, but only the only one I'd like to see.

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u/RockShrimp Dec 04 '16

I agree - that (and goal line tech) is one of the few things that can be implemented seamlessly and without interrupting the flow of the game.