FIFA (www.FIFA.com) publishes tomorrow a documentation about the latest tests of semi-automated offside technology ; Pierluigi Collina and Johannes Holzmüller explain the advancement of the tests to date; Further tests at FIFA Arab Cup outlined at Leaders MEET in Doha.
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has described how the latest tests of semi-automated offside technology at FIFA Arab Cup 2021 are “the most important trial so far”, as the systems were explained in the latest episode of FIFA’s Living Football magazine show.
One of the goals of the FIFA President’s Vision 2020-2023 is to harness technology in football to meet the needs of the modern game. Tests have been ongoing to optimise the technology and Living Football explains the benefits for match officials and clarified the way in which it will be implemented.
“Technology is very important and useful in both the pre-match preparation and the decision-making process during matches”, said Collina. “In an offside incident, the decision is made after having analysed not only the players’ position but also, their involvement in the move. Technology – today or tomorrow – can draw a line but the assessment of an interference with play or with an opponent remains in the referee’s hands.”
Football Technology&Innovation Director Johannes Holzmüller delved into the details of how the technology will function.
„We will have a camera set-up installed under the roof of each stadium“, Holzmüller confirmed. The limb tracking data extracted from the video will be sent to the operations rooms and the calculated offside line and detected kick-point is provided to the replay operator in almost real-time. „The replay operator then has the opportunity to show it immediately to the VAR.“ added Holzmüller. At the FIFA Arab Cup the Assistant VAR at a dedicated offside station can immediately validate and confirm the information.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of FIFA.Note to the editors:
In the link below you will find an interview with Pierluigi Collina and Johannes Holzmüller, included in the latest episode of the Living Football TV show, which will be released tomorrow Monday. You will also find a VNR, in which you will find footage and explanations of all the tests done this year.
The material can be used for editorial purposes after the embargo period has expired.
Click here (https://bit.ly/3cZ5uae) to find the video material.
Contact for African media: AfricanMedia@fifa.org
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