Why VAR won't be getting involved in corners
Summary
In a recent football match, Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche was unhappy because his team conceded a goal from a corner that he believed was wrongly awarded. The International Football Association Board (Ifab) discussed whether VAR should review corner decisions, but decided against it to avoid delays and complications during matches.Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche was frustrated by a goal from a corner he felt was wrongly given.
- The video assistant referee (VAR) currently does not review decisions about corners.
- The International Football Association Board (Ifab) met recently to discuss potential changes to VAR, including making corners reviewable.
- Ifab decided not to include corners in VAR's responsibilities to avoid slowing down the game.
- Changing rules to allow VAR to review corners conflicts with an existing rule that prevents changing a decision once play has restarted.
- A proposal to use VAR for second yellow card reviews, which are less frequent, was recommended instead.
- There is ongoing debate about expanding VAR's use, with differing opinions among football authorities and commentators.
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