Semi-Automated Offside Technology

Premier League offside rule explains Florian Wirtz goal

Why Florian Wirtz’s goal was awarded by VAR – despite looking offside

Law 11 of IFAB ‘Laws of the Game’ states that offside is judged by “the first point of contact of the ‘play’ or ‘touch’ of the ball should be used.” This is the telling information as it supports the freeze-frame provided by VAR after the goal was awarded (pictured above), as Wirtz sits within the tolerance level.

Opinion

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Florian Wirtz goal shows problem with Premier League’s offside tech

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‘Thought it was offside’ – The little-known reason why Florian Wirtz’s goal at Fulham was given – despite Liverpool star’s confession

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Florian Wirtz makes honest confession about controversial Liverpool goal

Florian Wirtz thought he was offside for his controversial goal in Liverpool's dramatic 2-2 draw with Fulham.

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'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand?

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Fulham 2 Liverpool 2 – A stunning late leveller, offside calls, Wirtz scores again

Football InsiderOpinion

PGMOL expert is stunned after analysing the latest ‘video clip of’ Fulham-Liverpool offside controversy

Keith Hackett has a "lack of confidence" in the Premier League's offside technology after Florian Wirtz's goal stood versus Fulham.

‘Can’t believe that’s been given’ – Jamie Carragher questions Wirtz goal as little known VAR rule explained

LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher reckons Florian Wirtz’s goal during the stalemate with Fulham should not have been given. The German, 22, found the back of the net for the second time since

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Why was Wirtz's goal given onside through VAR?

It is a little known fact but there has been a 5cm tolerance in VAR offside technology since the start of 2021-22. When semi-automated offside came in the other top flights like Germany, Spain and Italy removed the tolerance level.

Leicester Mercury

What is semi-automated offside technology and how does it work in the Premier League?

The Premier League will see the debut of Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) this weekend. A year ago, top-flight clubs unanimously voted to introduce SAOT. The initial plan was to implement it after one of the three international windows last autumn ...

Yahoo UK & Ireland

How does semi-automated offside technology work? New Premier League system explained ahead of debut

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will finally make its Premier League debut this weekend. Below is a closer look at the system. Exactly one year ago on Friday, top-flight clubs voted unanimously to bring in semi-automated offside technology.

City A.M.

What is the semi-automated offside technology coming to the Premier League?

Semi-automated offside technology is set to enter the Premier League this weekend. But what is it, when was it introduced and what does it mean for fans? Semi-automated offside technology was used successfully within the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar ...