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Sonia Bopastor, coach of Chelseacalled for the introduction of goal-line technology in women’s football after her team conceded a controversial goal during their 5-2 victory over the Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Sunday.
The Spurs They scored their first goal when a long shot from Amanda Nilden seemed to be stopped by the C goalkeeperHelsea, Hannah Hamptonbut the assistant referee signaled that he had crossed the line and the goal was awarded.
The Premier League implemented hawkeye technology at the start of the season 2013-14 to determine if the ball had crossed the line and other men’s leagues have similar systems.
“The technology has been available for men’s football for 10 years now. Why wouldn’t it be available for women’s football?” he said. Bombastor to journalists.
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“If we want to look more professional, we have to move forward with technology,” he added.
“It’s a difficult decision for the referees, but to make it you have to be 100% sure that the ball was in. I don’t know if it was like that or not. From Hannah’s reaction, it seemed doubtful to me. From where I was, It was too difficult to know,” he said.
He Chelsea He is second in the WSL with 12 points in four games. One point away from the leader, the Manchester City, but he has played one less game.
