Already implemented in the major leagues, the DAG (Automatic Target Detection) technology system can stay ahead of the river on the scoreboard.
Movement of controversy. Photo: N.A
In the victory of Boca Juniors About River plate In the quarter-final of the League Cup, controversy arose around a goal disallowed by Millonario in a 1-1 draw. Sergio Romero.
Arbitrary After some time Yael Falcon Perez Boca turned the match around to win 3-2, with Facundo Colledio's goal disallowed at the request of VAR.
Sergio Romero suffered a fall of your bow. Photo: N.A
But the controversy could have been avoided if they had invested in it DAG (Automatic Target Detection) technology systemA tool that can help resolve these illustrative situations.
Even the protagonist of the play, Ciquito Romero, mentioned this play and asked for the technology to be implemented: “The ball didn't go in. The point is that technology is often used well, but The most important thing is that the referee has a clock, which will tell you immediately if it was a goal or not.“.
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Very expensive tool
The technique that the former Argentina national team goalkeeper refers to is basic Overhead cameras above the goal line and a chip inside the ballAttached to referee's watch.
When the entire diameter of the ball crosses the end of the goal line, The system starts the umpire's clock immediatelyCamera images are used as evidence to show the ball completely on the other side of the line, indicating that it is a goal.
Automatic chip detection system. Photo: Wikipedia
The Boca goalkeeper spoke with knowledge of the facts, having lived with the system during his time at Manchester United. It was implemented in the Premier League in the 2013/14 season.
This technology is very expensive and the Argentine Football Association cannot afford such an implementation. Its use will require an investment of about 5 million dollars per season567 matches are played between the Professional League and the League Cup.
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Some leagues that use it
The Premier League In England, the Bundesliga and championships Italy Y France They use a hawk's eye to determine whether the ball crosses the goal line or not Spain and Portugal are not included in its priorities due to the cost of implementing it in professional football.
Even in the classics Real Madrid – Barcelona A Super Clásico-like drama ensued when, in the 27th minute of the game, after a corner from Rafinha, Lamin Yamal touched the ball past Real Madrid goalkeeper Lun at the near post. After VAR reviewed the play, the goal was disallowed.
Controversy in the Spanish Classics. Video: X @DSports
At the start of the 2016-17 season, the most memorable episode took place at Sampdoria-Genoa where technology was the protagonist. The ball clearly didn't go in, but the umpire's watch began to vibrate represents a goal. The referee disallowed the goal and confirmed with the fourth official that it was an instrumental error.
