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Premier League have confirmed that a lengthy VAR investigation had previously taken place due to “technical issues” with the semi-automatic offside system newcastleNick Voltemed’s second goal against chelsea Ultimately rewarded.
Voltemed, who scored an own goal In Newcastle’s defeat to rivals Sunderland last weekend, but went from minus to hero in a brilliant first-half display at St James’ Park, providing the finishing touch to Anthony Gordon’s excellent cross.
The German striker completed his run to perfection as the Chelsea defense failed to move in time, cleverly beating goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
But, to the dismay of Newcastle supporters, a lengthy VAR check was carried out before the goal was awarded. As the Premier League confirmed, the semi-automatic offside system had gone off during the check – causing VAR Peter Banks and assistant VAR Eddie Smart to manually draw offside lines.
A post from Premier League Match Center explained: “The referee’s goal call was checked and confirmed by VAR – Voltmead was in an onside position.
“Due to technical issues, Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) was not available during the VAR investigation. VAR was required to manually draw lines in determining this decision.”
Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SOAT), which was used at the 2022 World Cup and has been in operation in the Champions League for several years, Made his debut in English football in the FA Cup last season, before being introduced to the Premier League in April.
SAOT is designed to provide more efficient and accurate placement of the offside line based on player tracking and the picture generated by 30 in-stadium cameras. The Premier League created its technology with PGMOL and provider Genius Sports.