csappey t1_j0dxmbh wrote on December 15, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Reply to comment by isla_violeta in Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will take charge of the #FIFAWorldcup final by No_Arachnid6406

Goal line technology notifications

YuriAddict7 t1_j0dz7ms wrote on December 15, 2022 at 11:13 PM

Why wouldnt they just tell him over the mic?

silvercreek2 t1_j0dzfy9 wrote on December 15, 2022 at 11:15 PM

It’s automated, don’t want to add human error to the system.

YuriAddict7 t1_j0dzw9o wrote on December 15, 2022 at 11:18 PM

Oh damn thats cool

csappey t1_j0dzr3h wrote on December 15, 2022 at 11:17 PM

If I remember correctly the goal line technology sends a signal to the watch when a goal is scored. The mic is used for communication with the other officials including VAR. The goal line technology doesn’t need another official to tell the referee that goal line technology has detected a goal.