Semi-automated offside technology failed in FA CupFA will continue to use it, including in Cup finalThe Premier League has further delayed the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) after the record eight-minute VAR check in the FA Cup fifth-round tie between Bournemouth and Wolves.The technology, which was trialled for the first time in English football in seven of the eight fifth-round ties, failed at the Vitality Stadium owing to what sources described as a “congested penalty area”. This led to an unprecedented wait while the video assistant referee, Timothy Wood, made three checks before the Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez’s first-half goal was disallowed for offside. Continue reading...
The Premier League has delayed the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) after a record eight-minute VAR check during an FA Cup tie where the technology failed. The FA will continue trialing SAOT in the FA Cup. The Premier League is hesitant due to existing VAR criticisms, despite claims SAOT reduces decision times. The failed check involved multiple reviews for handball and offside after SAOT malfunctioned due to a congested penalty area.
