According to the league, the technology will be utilized in “clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents in four game-changing situations: goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards, and cases of mistaken identity.”
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In addition to the four on-field officials, a fifth official will be located in a booth in the stadium, and will have access to all available broadcast angles, checking every play for any evidence of the aforementioned situations.
The International Football Association Board will conduct a two-year study regarding VAR, before determining whether to incorporate the technology into the Laws of the Game. A final decision is expected in 2018 or 2019.
Last month, the Confederations Cup became the first major international tournament to feature video assistant referees.
