The Netherlands may become one of the first countries to trial video help for football referees after a recommendation from the game's rule-making body, the Dutch football federation said Friday.
If the move is approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), then the Dutch FA (KNVB) hopes to put it to the test in 25 matches during the Dutch Cup during the 2016-2017 season.
Football moved closer to giving match officials video assistance on Thursday when the IFAB announced it has strongly recommended beginning trials.
The proposal will now go to the IFAB's general meeting in Cardiff on March 4-6 for approval.
"If it is approved in March, then we are going to experiment with it in the Netherlands during the Cup," KNVB told AFP in an email.
"We would hope to try out video assistance in about 25 Cup matches."
Such video help would not replace the traditional ref, but could be consulted for decisions that might change the match outcome such as contentious goals or penalties and red cards.
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If the move is approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), then the Dutch FA (KNVB) hopes to put it to the test in 25 matches during the Dutch Cup during the 2016-2017 season.
Football moved closer to giving match officials video assistance on Thursday when the IFAB announced it has strongly recommended beginning trials.
The proposal will now go to the IFAB's general meeting in Cardiff on March 4-6 for approval.
"If it is approved in March, then we are going to experiment with it in the Netherlands during the Cup," KNVB told AFP in an email.
"We would hope to try out video assistance in about 25 Cup matches."
Such video help would not replace the traditional ref, but could be consulted for decisions that might change the match outcome such as contentious goals or penalties and red cards.
Read more: Flash - Dutch FA hopes to trial video technology during matches - France 24
