The Premier League has postponed the rollout of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) following a problematic FA Cup match between Bournemouth and Wolves, which saw an eight-minute VAR check resulting in a disallowed goal due to a congested penalty area. Despite plans to introduce SAOT post-international break, concerns about its accuracy and the upcoming schedule have prompted further trials. The earliest potential implementation could be early April, but with only a few fixtures left, the league and clubs are hesitant about adopting significant changes after VAR's contentious history.
The Premier League has further delayed the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) after the record eight-minute video assistant referee check in the FA Cup fifth-round tie between Bournemouth and Wolves.
The technology, which was trialled in seven of the eight fifth-round ties, failed at the Vitality Stadium due to a congested penalty area, leading to an unprecedented wait.
Plans to introduce SAOT in the Premier League after this month's international break have been postponed, with concerns over its accuracy during in-stadium testing.
While the Premier League aims to implement SAOT this season, clubs are questioning whether such a significant change is appropriate with eight games remaining.
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