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In the World Cup there are always 3 refs on the field, even though really only 1 is needed. I don't get that; the extra "refs" simply reduce the chance of an e
by ErrantX 16y ago
In the World Cup there are always 3 refs on the field, even though really only 1 is needed.
I don't get that; the extra "refs" simply reduce the chance of an error being made. It is possible to play pretty effectively without them.
Actually there is still only one ref - none of the others can make a decision, only advise the referee and provide an alternative viewpoint if he misses an event.
- pierrefar 16y agoWhich is exactly how a video ref would work: advise the main referee to reduce mistakes. And the current world cup certainly could use that given the horrible rate of horrible calls.
- ErrantX 16y agoyes, but it is going too far. Waving a flag, or perhaps the occasional short conversation does not delay a match very much. There is a net gain. I can't see much of a net gain in video refs simply due to the unnecessary delay. One of the delights of football is that 15-20 seconds after a goal they are kicking off again. (the calls in this world cup have been pretty good; I've watched, literally, every game so far and there have been a couple of shockers - which obviously we notice - but generally it has been good)