Source: Reuters/Yuriko Nakao Matthew Maricic

 First major incident resulting in a call for goal-line technology occurred in  FIFA requirements  Systems that have been certified.  Proponents of implementing the technology.  Argument against implementation.  How it affects the referees.

 Only used in goal situations  Must be accurate  Referee notified of the goal within 1 second  Indication of goal only communicated to Referee FIFA Rules Website

 6 Cameras focused on each net  Predicts where ball will go  Notifies ref within 1 second via watch Hawk-EyeGoalRef  Electromagnetic induction  Ball has special copper coils in it  Notifies ref within 1 second via watch Goal-line Technology Costs TechnologyEstimated Cost Per Stadium Hawk-Eye€250,000 ($317,800) GoalRef€125,000 ($158,900)

 Modernize sport  More accurate calls  Reduces human error factor  Referees can overrule the technology

 Removes the human element that “is a part of the game”  Technology is not 100% accurate  Too Costly  Add more referees instead of changing the game Article against GLT

 Can disregard if they deem it not working  Has to check it’s functionality prior to game  Special watch  Needs to be trained

 Requirements  Hawk-Eye & GoalRef  Pros and Cons  Impact on Referees  EXPECT TO SEE IT IN BRAZIL 2014!

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