VAR: Trials of alternative system to be extended by Ifab
- The International Football Association Board approved expanded trials of Football Video Support , allowing coaches to challenge decisions in matches.
- FVS was tested at the U20 and U17 FIFA Women's World Cups, seen as a cost-effective alternative to VAR.
- Pierluigi Collina emphasized the importance of distinguishing FVS from VAR, stating, "Making clear that FVS is not VAR is critical, in particular in terms of expectation.
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EFL could have 'challenge' system introduced in low-cost alternative to VAR
LOWER division clubs could see a “challenge” system in operation to overturn refereeing bloopers. Lawmakers on the International FA Board have agreed to extend the trials of their new “Football Video Support” system on a global basis. PALower league matches could get an alternative to VAR with a new ‘challenge’ system[/caption] In a variation of VAR, the VS system is designed for competitions with only a handful of cameras. Coaches are allowed t…
Tennis and cricket-style 'challenges' coming to football with new VAR system
A new system of VAR is being trialled for use in leagues with fewer resources that would see teams able to challenge the decisions of officials rather that having a video assistant referee
The video assistant provides for discussions in football - in its present form it should stay there. There is an alternative.
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