Every controversial situation that arises in the federal battle generates a demand for implementation of the technology.
Technology in football was implemented through VAR with the aim of putting an end to controversial situations that cannot be observed by the referee or linesmen. And while it still doesn’t work perfectly, it’s often useful for judges. That is why the clubs that feel disadvantaged demand that it be used if it is not used in a competition.
This is the case of the Argentine Cup, where, although it is contested by the same teams that are part of the Professional Football League, the video assistant referee is not yet applied.
WHY THERE IS NO VAR IN THE ARGENTINE CUP
Unlike the Tournament and the League Cup, for which their own regulations have been approved by the organization, the federal competition falls under the jurisdiction of the AFA and both in the 2023 edition and in the previous one, for which the system already worked in local football . included in the articles of association.
Although there is no explicit reason for it, it should be noted that the First Division is the only one to have implemented this and that the promotional teams are part of this league, which do not have this in their tournaments, in addition to the technological development that it offers. required, both in the stadiums and in Ezeiza, where the monitors are installed.
Source: Goal