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One call changes everything. Should Goal-line Technology Be Implemented in Professional Soccer?. Nick Evans Mentor: Michael Barnes Advisor: William Williams Teacher: Nan Danehower. Why I Chose My Topic and Product.
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Should Goal-line Technology Be Implemented in Professional Soccer? Nick Evans Mentor: Michael Barnes Advisor: William Williams Teacher: 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. Germany Disallowed 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.
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.