In a new challenge system tested in soccer, managers may now wave their finger in the air to start a video review of a referee’s call. Sports like cricket and tennis already have this feature.
Now FIFA has implemented a new challenge mechanism for trials. Football Video Support, also known as FVS, is a less complex substitute for the VAR. The results from its testing in young football thus far are encouraging.
At this week’s FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Pierluigi Collina—the head of referees for FIFA—said as much while praising the system. “The outcome was very, very positive”, Collina said.
“Our aim is to continue to trial this new system, namely in our youth competitions. We hope to be able to give all of you who have indicated an interest in the possibility to implement this system in your competitions.”
What is Football Video Support (FVS)?
Each manager gets to question two referee calls every game; if they win, they get to retain the call for the next time. Goals, penalties, red cards, and incidents of mistaken identification are all scenarios that call for its use.
The challenge begins with the coach spinning their finger and passing a card to the fourth official.
They then explain to the referee what they would want reviewed on the pitch-side monitor. Players have the opportunity to suggest a review, but ultimately, it is up to the coach to make the call.
Earlier this week, during the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, the first trial happened. ESPN reports that there are currently no plans to use it in the Premier League or any other top-tier leagues.
The original intention of FVS was to help events that couldn’t afford to deploy VAR at the outset.
But what happens when managers, players, and fans all lose reviews? What happens if a team manipulates the system in any way, such as to waste time strategically? These are important questions to ponder.
For the time being, FIFA are content to retain its testing inside…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-05-19 18:51:00
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