FIFA modifies the Goal Line technology broadcast process
FIFA has decided to modify the broadcast process of Goal Line technology after the second goal scored by France against Honduras sparked lot of confusion.
The replays showed a ‘no goal’ graphic which sparked some confusion regarding whether the ball had crossed the line after which the referee awarded the goal to France.
The goal however left Honduras coach Luis Suarez and his French counterpart Didier Deschamps quite confused.
"The first replay that was used showed the ball hitting the inside of the post and not fully crossing the line, before the next replay aired seconds later with the animation confirming the ball had fully crossed the line after it had hit the goalkeeper," said a statement from FIFA
The goal has compelled football’s largest governing body to have a look into how the technology is broadcast on television and ensure that it brings more clarity and fair judgement to the game in the future.
Both coaches accepted the system worked correctly but FIFA will now ensure that near-misses are not flashed up first if a goal is scored immediately afterwards.
The Fifa spokeswoman Delia Fischer told a news conference: “We are working to make it even more clear and will modify the guidelines so that you just see the goal.
“There was no mistake but we will modify the guidelines to make it even more clear for the viewers in the stadium and on TV.