Yet another goal that was ruled not a goal

[Red Reign]

Match officials failed to award a goal in Bolton's 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers.
Television replays showed a headed effort from QPR defender Clint Hill clearly crossed the line.

An FA statement read: "The FA would like to reiterate our strong desire to see goal-line technology introduced as soon as possible."

It added: "The FA has been a leading proponent of goal-line technology for many years. We will continue to press for its introduction once further independent testing is complete later this year, so that anyone wishing to introduce the technology is able to do so at the earliest possible opportunity."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17326620

 

[HZKRFAN]

If that pic is the evidence, then there is clearly a problem with calling that not a goal. WOW if that does not scream "Video Replay" I don't know what does.

 

[HZKRFAN]

I am assuming that the white blob that everyone is staring at and chasing and happens to be hovering 1 to 1 1/2 feet into the goal IS the ball.....

 

[Red Reign]

I watched the match...that picture is a freeze frame from the game video....

If that pic is the evidence, then there is clearly a problem with calling that not a goal. WOW if that does not scream "Video Replay" I don't know what does.

 

[Red Reign]

Yup that's it...

I am assuming that the white blob that everyone is staring at and chasing and happens to be hovering 1 to 1 1/2 feet into the goal IS the ball.....

 

[mjw11]

I dont understand the reluctance to use goal line technology....this would take all of 10 seconds to review and confirm.....there is very little scoring in most soccer games and to have a legit goal denied is enormous

 

[HuskerMaestro]

Agree - if they can use it in cricket, a sport with an incredible tradition of deference to umpires and of "fair play," this should be automatic. Is there a referees' union holding things up or just FIFA?

 

[Red Reign]

FIFA and one Joesph Sepp Blatter...

Agree - if they can use it in cricket, a sport with an incredible tradition of deference to umpires and of "fair play," this should be automatic. Is there a referees' union holding things up or just FIFA?