Football Video Support will allow coaches to request reviews, with a maximum of two requests per match, something already tested in other competitions
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FIFA will introduce a groundbreaking change in the U-20 World Cup in Chile, which will be played between September 27 and October 19. The tournament will serve as a testing ground for Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative format to VAR that aims to speed up the game and reduce implementation costs.
Unlike the traditional system, FVS will give coaches control over reviews. Each team will have two requests per match to review decisive plays, such as goals, penalties, direct red cards, or cases of mistaken identity. To request them, coaches must show a green card to the referee.
Los técnicos deberan mostrar la tarjeta verde cuando quieran una revisión
The new method requires fewer staff members than VAR and has already been tested in youth competitions, such as the Blue Stars Cup and the U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia. Its purpose is to avoid long delays and ease the pressure on referees.
Regarding the matter, Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, highlighted the importance of innovation: "It's essential for referees to have the opportunity to participate in tournaments with the stars of the future and for us to conduct more FVS trials, which so far have been a complete success."
Similarities and differences with the system used in hockey
FVS shares some similarities with the video ref in field hockey. In both cases, teams are the ones who request a play review and the number of requests is limited.
El FVS es similar al video ref de hockey
However, in hockey only one review per side is granted (which is retained if the challenge is correct), while in football there will be two per match, regardless of whether the team is right or not. Beyond this, in both hockey and this version of football, the final decision always rests with the main referee, and the common goal is to speed up the game and reduce controversies.
