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Lampard shot goes unrewarded
Goal-line technology gets 2014 World Cup go-ahead
Fifa has confirmed goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The system was successfully trialled at the Club World Cup in December, and is being used for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter had previously stated his commitment to bringing in goal-line technology for the tournament in Brazil.
Fifa has invited tenders to provide the system.
Full Blatter interview on technology
Blatter has pushed for goal-line technology ever since he watched Frank Lampard denied a legitimate goal in England's defeat by Germany in the 2010 World Cup.
He subsequently said "sorry" for the mistake caused by Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda failing to spot the midfielder's shot had bounced over the line.
Blatter also insisted video technology was a "necessity" after a controversial incident in England's 1-0 win over Euro 2012 opponents Ukraine helped eliminate the co-hosts. Ukraine forward Marko Devic's shot crossed England's goal-line but a goal was not awarded.
Both Goalref and Hawkeye were used at the Club World Cup and have Fifa approval.
Goalref works by using magnetic sensors to determine whether the ball crossed the line, while Hawkeye uses a number of cameras.
Two German firms are also likely to bid, with the tender expected to be awarded by early April.
A Fifa statement said: "After a successful implementation of Goal-Line Technology (GLT) at the Club World Cup in Japan in December 2012, Fifa has decided to use GLT at the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
"The aim is to use GLT in order to support the match officials and to install a system in all stadia, pending the successful installation, and pre-match referee tests."
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Comment number 437.
Daniel20th February 2013 - 19:50
435. Raul-King-Of-The-Strikers
So I take it you were happy when Lampard's goal against Germany wasn't given because it was controversial and exciting? Such incidents happen so rarely that any controversy or excitement brought about by a disallowed goal is negligible in the grand scheme of things. You are utterly clueless.
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cjn20th February 2013 - 13:26
As time elapses, more technology comes in. I support the goal line technology. I also agree with Taffman. The clock should be stopped each time the ball goes out of play as in rugby, American football etc. I have seen some school soccer games in The USA that are like that.
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Raul-King-Of-The-Strikers20th February 2013 - 9:47
I think what people forget is that putting in goal line technology or an extra assistant to watch from the stands... is that it takes away from the controversy. I kind of like the controversy knowing that correct decisions are not always going to be made adds to the excitement a little bit?
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sebastian20th February 2013 - 9:26
I cant believe someone suggests digging a pit in the goalmouth with a ladder in.What happens when a player from each team tumbles into the pit.Who gets to use the ladder first and if the ref has fallen into this ditch with them does he get right of way.Beggars belief.
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Taffman20th February 2013 - 9:24
Well done footy. About time you caught up with the real world. Now how about stopping the clock evrytime there a stoppage in the game like an injury or enquiry into a goal just like in RUGBY.
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