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Sepp Blatter now sees goal-line technology is ‘a necessity,’ I say it’s about time!
Posted by Ubiquitousdark
After years of tip-toeing around the issue, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has finally admitted that goal-line technology is a necessity in modern football. Ironically or not, what caused Blatter to say this was an overlooked goal that went in favor of England.
This overlooked goal that went in favor of England was part of a 1-0 win for England against Ukraine in their final group stage match. This match has been overshadowed by Ukraine shot which crossed the line and would’ve tied the match 1-1. (Note: prior to the shot going over the line Ukraine should have been called for offside.)
Maybe it took two years for goal-line technology to truly be reassessed so England could benefit from the lack of goal-line technology in a major tournament. (Note: A Frank Lampard clearly crossed over the line in 2010 World Cup quarterfinal match against Germany.)
A final decision is already set to be made at International Football Association Board‘s meeting on July 2, let’s hope they make the right decision!
Posted in Football, Soccer, Sports
Tags: 2010 FIFA World Cup, England, Euro 2012, FIFA, Football, Frank Lampard, Goal-line technology, List of Presidents of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, Soccer, Sports, Ukraine