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As with most things, where there is such instance. A Spurs' goal was

a will, there is a way. However, disallowed, with the use of

before VAR looked at how it could VAR. When it occurred, supporters

modify the system, it was wise to from both teams in conjunction

have trial periods in the countries with leading football analysts were

and competitions. The 2019-2020 baffled by the decision.

season was the first time VAR was
Another incident in which VAR
used in The English Premier
created a stir, occurred during a
League. The two seasons prior, it
match between two teams in
was used only in the two knockout
Germany’s top league. The players

competitions which are held during
of Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg were
the season; The F.A. Cup and The
headed back to the changing
Carabao Cup. VAR was utilized in
rooms at half time when they had
the German and Italian top
to return to the field of play. VAR
divisions, the UEFA Champions
had seen what it believed was an
League, and the 2018 World Cup
infringement and with this
before its widespread use.
information, the referee gave a

There have been many decisions penalty.

made by VAR deemed by some to
The 2018 FIFA World Cup had its
be controversial. An F.A.Cup
moments as well. The competition

quarter-final between Tottenham
was a success, however many of
Hotspur and Rochdale was one