one call changes everything

One call changes everything

Should Goal-line Technology Be Implemented in Professional Soccer?

Nick EvansMentor: Michael Barnes

Advisor: William WilliamsTeacher: Nan Danehower

Why I Chose My Topic and Product

• Soccer has always been a part of my life and one of the biggest faults in soccer is the potential for error.

• Since soccer is considered a low scoring game, every goal has the potential of changing the game completely.

Should Goal-Line Technology Be implemented in Professional Soccer?

• Goal-Line Technology keeps power in the referees.• Supported by fans, coaches, players and even

referees.-John Terry-Arsene Wenger-Howard Webb

• About 74%-83% of soccer fans would like to see Goal-Line Technology be implemented into professional soccer.

Support from the Fans

From the Football Fans Census survey, 83%, of the 2023 people asked if goal-line technology should be implemented, said they would like it to become a routine part of pro soccer

Game Changing Calls On soccer’s biggest stage

• 2010 World Cup, England vs. GermanyDisallowed goal because referee did not see ball go over the line. 4-1 Germany

• 2010 World Cup, Slovenia vs. USA Disallowed tie breaking goal by Maurice Edu. 2-2 Draw

FIFA Guidelines

• FIFA, the governing body of professional soccer will not implement goal-line technology unless it meets the following requirements– Must be real time– 100% accurate– Reliable– Only to be used by officials

Alternatives

• Extra referees behind the goals. Gives extra eyes on the goal-line as well as a more clear view of the penalty area.

Tri Fold

Mentor

• My mentor was Michael Barnes• Coaches a girls’ soccer team• Helped with organizing the soccer

competition

Experience

• I learned that I am a pretty organized person and have the ability to organize and manage an event.

• The graduation project gave me the experience to complete a project that requires a lot of organization and patience.

• Thank you for your time. Do you have any questions?