VAR mutation in Germany: From criticism to embrace

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You learn and progress through mistakes. That would be the gist VAR evolution in Germany, a leading country in video arbitration practice in 2017. The beginning of technology in German football was terrible. “This is no longer football” was the most common phrase, but gradually the system was refined and outlined.

The best example of this progress occurred three weeks ago. technology fixed two serious bugs at Leverkusen-Bayern (2-1). This sportsmanship The Bavarian champion was absolute despite the defeat and they all embraced. This always helps to improve the environment surrounding arbitration work.

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It also helps a factor that many demand coaches and players In the Spanish League and that just didn’t apply. In Germany, the referees can talk after the matches if they want. Commenting on games explain their decisions and admit their mistakes No problem. “I made two mistakes on the field. I had to thank him twice.” basement in Cologne (The VAR system is centralized here in the Bundesliga) for their wonderful support.” Tobias Stiller Referee of the match played in Leverkusen on 19 March.

The referee penalized him with two yellows. amen forensic in two actions He thought he was simulating a penalty. Alerted by VAR, Stiller reviewed the footage, drew two cards, and two penalty whistles first for lack Pavard and the second for destruction upamecano. A maximum of two penalties gave the local team victory and left Bayern without a leader, and then went to Dortmund. “An example of that happened today. excellent cooperation with VAR. I saved life and saved the life of the game,” Stiller said, apologizing to the player who was suspended first. shaking hands and then hugging.

“Football is no longer what it used to be”

Far from complaining about the change of scenery, Bayern conceded defeat. “no there is nothing to discuss. It was fouls, we need to talk about other things.” Thomas Muller. “I VAR advocate and the usage was correct. There were two penalties and it was good that they got a penalty. fair play“confirmed coach Julen Nagelsmann. The defeat would cost him his job days later. The referee turned out well too. Big compliments to Stiller. Fixed twice. It shows greatness,” he thought. Luke Hradekcy, Leverkusen goalkeeper.

The episode follows a trend where criticism of VAR in Germany has decreased. they are far away troubled times, even considered their elimination. “We’re totally going Wrong way. We have to take two or three steps back and get back to football. Everyone believed that we would do good things with technology. However There are people behind technology.. It can’t go on like this, this is insane. Football is no longer what it used to be. This is no longer football,” declared Christian Streich, Freiburg coach in 2019.

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A speech reminiscent of what is happening in Spain right now. This proliferation of penalties for absurd hands was the main reason for the controversy. Until Lucien Favre old coach DortmundHe went so far as to say that players had to. “Cut off the arms” to avoid punishment. Penalties for several contacts have also been reviewed and adjusted. Came to take polls rates close to 70% against VAR.

Even the Bundesliga fires ex-VAR chief Hellmut Krug after being accused of influencing a match between Schalke and Wolfsburg in the first year the system was introduced. Now calm prevails. From the room in Cologne they are trying to concentrate interventions on more or less obvious mistakes. no need for endless revisions and conflicts are reduced. It is not always achieved, but the balance has improved.

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You learn and progress by making mistakes. That would be the gist VAR evolution in Germany, a leading country in video arbitration practice in 2017. The beginning of technology in German football was terrible. “This is no longer football” was the most common phrase, but gradually the system was refined and outlined.

The best example of this progress occurred three weeks ago. technology fixed two serious bugs at Leverkusen-Bayern (2-1). This sportsmanship The Bavarian champion was absolute despite the defeat and they all embraced. This always helps to improve the environment surrounding arbitration work.

Referee’s comments

It also helps a factor that many demand coaches and players In the Spanish League and that just didn’t apply. In Germany, the referees can talk after the matches if they want. Commenting on games explain their decisions and admit their mistakes No problem. “I made two mistakes on the field. I had to thank him twice.” basement in Cologne (The VAR system is centralized here in the Bundesliga) for their wonderful support.” Tobias Stiller Referee of the match played in Leverkusen on 19 March.

The referee penalized him with two yellows. amen forensic in two actions He thought he was simulating a penalty. Alerted by VAR, Stiller reviewed the footage, drew two cards, and two penalty whistles first for lack Pavard and the second for destruction upamecano. A maximum of two penalties gave the local team victory and left Bayern without a leader, and then went to Dortmund. “An example of that happened today. excellent cooperation with VAR. I saved life and saved the life of the game,” Stiller said, apologizing to the player who was suspended first. shaking hands and then hugging.

“Football is no longer what it used to be”

Far from complaining about the change of scenery, Bayern conceded defeat. “no there is nothing to discuss. It was fouls, we need to talk about other things.” Thomas Muller. “I VAR advocate and the usage was correct. There were two penalties and it was good that they got a penalty. fair play“confirmed coach Julen Nagelsmann. The defeat would cost him his job days later. The referee turned out well too. Big compliments to Stiller. Fixed twice. It shows greatness,” he thought. Luke Hradekcy, Leverkusen goalkeeper.

The episode follows a trend where criticism of VAR in Germany has decreased. they are far away troubled times, even their elimination. “We’re totally going Wrong way. We have to take two or three steps back and get back to football. Everyone believed that we would do good things with technology. However There are people behind technology.. It can’t go on like this, this is insane. Football is no longer what it used to be. This is no longer football,” declared Christian Streich, Freiburg coach in 2019.

quick reviews

A speech reminiscent of what is happening in Spain right now. This proliferation of penalties for absurd hands was the main reason for the controversy. Until Lucien Favre old coach DortmundHe went so far as to say that players had to. “Cut off the arms” to avoid punishment. Penalties for several contacts have also been reviewed and adjusted. Came to take polls rates close to 70% against VAR.

Even the Bundesliga fires ex-VAR chief Hellmut Krug after being accused of influencing a match between Schalke and Wolfsburg in the first year the system was introduced. Now calm prevails. From the room in Cologne they are trying to concentrate interventions on more or less obvious mistakes. no need for endless revisions and conflicts are reduced. It is not always attainable, but the balance has improved.

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