VAR (PL introduction 2019)

[Machiavelli]

The VAR wasn't correct at Liverpool wasn't correct at Chelsea.

In Italy:

Bianconeri captain Gianluigi Buffon was more vocal in his criticism, and called for less decisions to go to review, even if it meant there would be less penalties awarded as a result. “You told us that VAR would be used in clear-cut incidents where there were mistakes, but now you are even checking the replays for a trodden toe or a finger in an ear. It’s no longer football that way, it’s turning into water polo,” Buffon said.

“It takes too long, as I didn’t even celebrate when we were awarded a penalty, because six minutes had passed. Last season we had three penalties in our favour, but if it carries on like this, we’ll have 50. I’m happy with that as a Juventino, but it ruins the entertainment factor.”

If the veteran goalkeeper was complaining about too many incidents going to review, Roma were vocal about quite the opposite on Saturday evening. TV showed that Diego Perotti was clearly fouled inside the penalty area but – to the perplexity of all those who were watching – the referee never even consulted VAR.

“Daniele De Rossi went over, as captain, to ask why the referee wasn’t checking the VAR, Perotti told reporters after the match. “He replied that there was nothing in it.It was clearly a penalty, everyone saw it. They ended up giving a corner, but he never touched the ball.I hope someone will come out and explain why the penalty wasn’t given. I don’t understand why those watching the monitors didn’t see it. I don’t have much faith in VAR after this, because if we had scored that penalty, we’d have been 2-0 up and game over.”

Sound familiar ?

The Italians discussing fairness eh?

 

[Bluearmy]

I don't fully agree with it will become another gimmick.

We're aware.....

 

[RayCTID]

What else is needed apart from the cameras, could you give us a list?


Yes, of course, because it's a unique country, a special country.

Edited Football in general

 

[Bluearmy]

In ten years time, VAR will be an artificial intelligence that will give the refs an instant decision. In fact, the AI will probably be the senior official with no need for linos.

Let's hope so. They may actually get the odd decision correct

 

[Bluearmy]

The Italians discussing fairness eh?

Great point. Lost for words at some of the things being said. It's full on bizarre

 

[aguero93:20]

The Italians discussing fairness eh?

I can well imagine that Juve would be horrified at the idea of VAR.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

VAR was atrocious today, Lee Mason took a full 2 minutes consulting with it today and it completely stopped the flow of the game. Also people in the stadium had no clue what was going on. Players didn't know whether to celebrate or not.

Oh well at least the incorrect decision was finally made

 

[Machiavelli]

I think Buffon said a few unsavoury things about our club as well? So fuck him.

 

[goatinho]

VAR was atrocious today, Lee Mason took a full 2 minutes consulting with it today and it completely stopped the flow of the game. Also people in the stadium had no clue what was going on. Players didn't know whether to celebrate or not.

Oh well at least the incorrect decision was finally made

i thought the commentator said there was no VAR today????

 

[Machiavelli]

VAR was atrocious today, Lee Mason took a full 2 minutes consulting with it today and it completely stopped the flow of the game. Also people in the stadium had no clue what was going on. Players didn't know whether to celebrate or not.

Oh well at least the incorrect decision was finally made

I switched off after Bernardo scored, it took far too long for the game to get started again, my short attention span just couldn’t hack it. I didn’t even see the straight red for the tackle on Leroy.