Goal - Line technology, finally
For the first time at a World Cup, the officials will be assisted by goal-line technology. In the 2010 World Cup, in the Round of 16 match between England and Germany, Frank Lampard shot the ball toward the German goal, which struck the crossbar, bounced to the ground and was then cleared. The ball crossed the goal line, but none of the officials saw it. The goal wasn't given and England went on to lose 4-1. Of course, Germany were better and would have won regardless, but it was till a big talking point.
FIFA approved the Goal Line technology so that such blunders do not repeat themselves, but whether this technology is reliable and actually needed, remains to be seen.
Another great innovation that will be put to use in this edition of the World Cup is the use of Vanishing Spray. This is a water based spray that will be used to mark the ten yard line for the defending team during the free kick and/or to mark where the ball should be placed during a free kick.
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