The Video Assisted Referee (VAR) is playing not only a great but also an impactful role in the ongoing 2018 world cup competitions. Sometimes it gives cheers to the anxious fans as it demolishes the hope of the opponents.
This technology-based activity was not there in the previous World Cup competitions but it is now there to assist the referees in decision making. It is very helpful in a doubtful instance where the referee of the game did not see clearly what happened.
However, the VAR turns some decisions to a frustrating moment as penalties are awarded and red cards are given; both calling for different reactions from the opposite sides.
Most importantly in determining whether the goal scored is legit or the player was offside, these videos are very helpful.
Meant to assist the referee, the VAR sometimes contract to the earlier decisions of the referee or the linesmen, triggering unnecessary confrontations.
For instance, in Spain versus Morocco game where the linesman had already indicated that the Spanish equalizer was an off-site goal, but the VAR contradicted to award the goal.
This was so uncertain to the Moroccans who had already revived the hope of qualifying to the next round.
Thus, as long as the VAR is there to assist the referee, it has got its own bitter side effects that can be frustrating at times or exciting at other times to the World Cup fans.
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