There was a seven-minute delay as the goal was checked

'Embarrassing' – SEVEN-minute check in FA Cup despite new offside technology

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Bournemouth and Wolves fans chanted “this is embarrassing” as it took seven minutes for a goal check despite semi-automated offside technology being used for the first time in English football during this weekend’s FA Cup matches. Confusion reigned at the Vitality Stadium when Milos Kerkez thought he had put Bournemouth 2-0 up having bundled in…

Premier League reveals plans for VAR and offside changes

Premier League reveals plans for VAR and offside changes

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The Premier League hopes to introduce semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) before the end of this season, and it wants to see referees explaining VAR decisions to the crowd inside stadiums for top-flight matches by the start of next season. It comes as the Premier League reveals a six-point plan to improve VAR, as it strives…