Originally posted by: Zion
But isn't every single match of the World Cup televised? Why couldn't they institute instant replay just for the World Cup matches. The qualifying rounds could be played without it. Two referees on the field should be a must for any match as far as I'm concerned.
Yes, I agree with you, they could have it only on World Cups, but that is how FIFA works. They feel that having a different rule just for the World Cup would make it a different sport. They have all sorts of reasons for not doing the video assist, such as discredit over the referee's judgment, and other stuff like that. The two referee thing is still kinda experimental, but I see it as a possibility.
Originally posted by: ricardo
i really think the italy/ukraine game looks the best out of the group. seems the more interesting match.
But isn't every single match of the World Cup televised? Why couldn't they institute instant replay just for the World Cup matches. The qualifying rounds could be played without it. Two referees on the field should be a must for any match as far as I'm concerned.
Yes, I agree with you, they could have it only on World Cups, but that is how FIFA works. They feel that having a different rule just for the World Cup would make it a different sport. They have all sorts of reasons for not doing the video assist, such as discredit over the referee's judgment, and other stuff like that. The two referee thing is still kinda experimental, but I see it as a possibility.
Originally posted by: ricardo
i really think the italy/ukraine game looks the best out of the group. seems the more interesting match.
What? Are you mad, that is the the most predictable one! How about Germany and Argentina? Or Brazil and France? England and Portugal?