World Cup 2014 to Utilize Goal Line Technology

After much consideration the governing football body FIFA has finally chosen the goal-line technology system that will be used at the Confederations Cup in the summer, and if all goes well, next summer’s World Cup.

The German ‘GoalControl’ system  does not require any modifications to goals, nets or balls and uses high-speed cameras.

When a goal is scored, the referee’s watch vibrates.The German made system was selected over three major competitors and is already being utilized in tennis and cricket.

Demand for Goal-line technology peaked after a clear goal by England midfielder Frank Lampard was incorrectly disallowed against Germany at the 2010 World Cup.

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