Goal-line technology finally approved by International Football Association Board

The International Football Association Board has unanimously voted to approve goal-line technology, in a move that could put an end to crucial split-second decisions going the wrong way. The technology has been debated for years, but a series of controversies — including Marko Devic's disallowed effort for Ukraine against England during last month's Euro 2012 tournament — resulted in FIFA president Sepp Blatter finally deciding that it is "a necessity."

 

There are two systems that meet FIFA's standard: Hawk-Eye, which triangulates the ball's location with six cameras, and GoalRef, which places a microchip inside the ball and triggers a change in a magnetic field around the goal. Both systems transmit a goal confirmation to the referee in less than a second. According to the BBC, the FA Premier League will seek to implement the technology "as soon as practically possible," but UEFA president Michel Platini remains opposed. As such, it may be a while before we see it used in Europe-wide tournaments such as the Champions League.

Source : theverge.com