Semi-automated offside know-how (SAOT) will likely be utilized in Mexico’s Clausura membership event, the nation’s Football Federation (FMF) stated on Thursday. The system, which makes use of particular cameras that monitor factors on gamers’ our bodies and supply participant places with 3D animations for VAR evaluations, was used ultimately yr’s World Cup in Qatar.

“The technical department and the Liga MX referees are prepared to receive the offside line, it is an automatic technology,” FMF refereeing fee director of instruction Enrique Osses advised a information convention in Mexico City. “The referees have prepared for around 400 hours in the last two months, they have gone to the stadiums to verify the measurements of the pitches, so the technology is ready to be able to receive this new aid to the referees.”

The Clausura event begins on Friday. SAOT know-how will likely be utilized in Italy’s Serie A from Jan. 27.

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