FIFA picks GoalControl goal-line computer process

GENEVA (AP) a' FIFA elected for GoalControl on Tuesday as its goal-line technology system for the Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The German camera-based, ball-tracking system was the final of four contenders to win a FIFA contract that starts with the Confederations Cup in June. FIFA decided GoalControl-4D over three competing projects: GoalRef and Cairos, which both use magnetic fields; and Hawk-Eye, yet another camera system. It is already found in cricket and tennis, and its English parent company was purchased by World Cup recruit Sony Corp. before it started FIFA-endorsed testing in 2011. GoalControl was licensed by FIFA just one month ago, and owner Dirk Broichhausen informed The Associated Press then that its simplicity was crucial. "Our invention, and also a difference seeking to other competitors, is that people will use common targets, balls and nets. There's no modification necessary," Broichhausen said. GoalControl uses 14 high-speed cameras a' seven trained on each goalmouth a and passed FIFA-approved checks in February in German arenas in Duesseldorf and Gelsenkirchen. All programs met FIFA's desire a signal is given to the referee's watch within one 2nd in case a purpose ought to be granted. "We wish to present competition planners and clubs and leagues never to have to change any such thing on the frequency. The expense in the technology is enough," Broichhausen said He believed that GoalControl will cost $260,000 per arena to install, and $3,900 per fit to operate. FIFA said the cost of installation a' at six appointed Confederations Cup stadiums and 12 for the World Cup a' was considered. "The individual offers were also evaluated on price and project management factors such as employment and time schedules for installation," soccer's governing human body said in a statement. FIFA's agreement with GoalControl for the Planet Cup may be evaluated if you will find problems at the 16-match Confederations Cup a' or before. "The use of GoalControl-4D in Brazil is susceptible to your final installment test at each ground where in fact the program is going to be installed," FIFA said. FIFA, through its rule-making section referred to as IFAB, permitted goal-line technology last July, when Hawk-Eye and GoalRef passed the rigorous screening process. Those methods were examined at the Club World Cup in Japan last December, before Cairos and GoalControl had also been qualified. FIFA President Sepp Blatter wanted goal-line engineering in Brazil after England midfielder Frank Lampard had a target disallowed against Germany at the 2010 World Cup.

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