The one thing I think has improved is in this continuing the game. Previously the game was stopped and everyone was left scratching their heads.I just think they should have waited for the system to be perfected before bringing it to the world cup. It's mad that refs use it in different ways and there are sometimes language barriers between the VAR and the on pitch ref.
That is a definite improvement. Although the officials seem to keen to wait for the word of the VAR. Sweden pen was so clear cut earlier but he didn't give it and waited until he could see the tv. Any other game he would have just given it.The one thing I think has improved is in this continuing the game. Previously the game was stopped and everyone was left scratching their heads.
I like the fact that now there is the potential for the game to carry on seamlessly while VAR officials mull over decisions.
They need to grow some testicles.That is a definite improvement. Although the officials seem to keen to wait for the word of the VAR. Sweden pen was so clear cut earlier but he didn't give it and waited until he could see the tv. Any other game he would have just given it.
I think the system is there, it's how they implement it.I just think they should have waited for the system to be perfected before bringing it to the world cup. It's mad that refs use it in different ways and there are sometimes language barriers between the VAR and the on pitch ref.
What happens if there is a penalty appeal pens not given, play goes on player commits a foul equalling yellow or red card the cards shown then the ref is asked to review the original pen and gives the pen?
Do the cards still stand as the game shouldn’t have been going at that point in theory.
That does raise an interesting point. If the card is proved to be issued wrongly, surely the ref could just rescind it there and then. Or would that be too much like common sense?
They always seem to do this. Surely you look at what's likely to come in before the next competition and start testing it now.I just think they should have waited for the system to be perfected before bringing it to the world cup.
They already have been for eons.Dislike this VAR. Effectively means there are different rules in the penalty area to the rest of the field. That will give a green light to divers and 'clever' players who ensure the defender 'makes contact'.
that's an interesting take on things. Surely the rules are the same it's just that incidents in the area will receive more scrutiny?Dislike this VAR. Effectively means there are different rules in the penalty area to the rest of the field. That will give a green light to divers and 'clever' players who ensure the defender 'makes contact'.
The rules don't say any contact is a foul / pen but that seems to be what we're getting now. Everything massively slowed down to see if there's the slightest bit of contact. We've even got referees acting as pundits saying players should go down if they feel any contact at all.that's an interesting take on things. Surely the rules are the same it's just that incidents in the area will receive more scrutiny?
Yep.....tonights game just reinforces the point that it just shifts the debate....and often complicates it....System is an arse
I think it will benefit the game. We just have to give it time to get better and improve.Yep.....tonights game just reinforces the point that it just shifts the debate....and often complicates it....
...dont understand how others can still argue it benefits the game......its purely technology for the sake of it....pointless.
I want to know who he called or did he keep repeating hello more times than a copper then said it's a prank call then hung upI'm still in favour.
It will work in time. Surely pretty much all technology has teething problems when it is first introduced.
Did Alexander Graham Bell stop developing the telephone because that first call wasn't a very good line?
I just think there is far too much at stake these days in the game and the money that can be involved in one single incident can be monumental.
It's going to happen for sure. Like in cricket with snicko and the Cyclops system (now Hawkeye) in tennis.
These systems all have initial teething problems.
If it was a string between two cans he was probably running back and forth between two rooms talking to himself.I want to know who he called or did he keep repeating hello more times than a copper then said it's a prank call then hung up
Or trying to talk to the electricity company and kept on holdIf it was a string between two cans he was probably running back and forth between two rooms talking to himself.
Ridiculous really.Last night was a shambles. Of the 3 decisions they only gave the one that was borderline. The two Kane ones were stonewall penalties. It's almost like they wanted to give the smaller team the best chance possible.
Genuinely don't get it.Ridiculous really.
Two clear cut not given and the really, really soft one, given.
It was embarrassing to be honest.
Think the fact that some of the match officials were South American may well have had some bearing on things. Manhandling is all just part of the game there.
that's an interesting take on things. Surely the rules are the same it's just that incidents in the area will receive more scrutiny?
Personally I think it's working quite well.
Well there wasn't much evidence of 'more scrutiny' in the area last night when Kane was wrestled to the ground twice.
VAR is in danger of becoming a farce which will grab more headlines than the matches.
It's a half-baked, work-in-progress concept that should never have been road tested at a World Cup Finals.
Well there wasn't much evidence of 'more scrutiny' in the area last night when Kane was wrestled to the ground twice.
VAR is in danger of becoming a farce which will grab more headlines than the matches.
It's a half-baked, work-in-progress concept that should never have been road tested at a World Cup Finals.
Yep. You don't mess with the big man upstairs.If the Maradonda hand of god had been viewed with VAR it would’ve come back as goal.
Yep. You don't mess with the big man upstairs.
and Frank Lampard would have put one past the Germans.If the Maradonda hand of god had been viewed with VAR it would’ve come back as goal.
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