I happen to think missed calls are part of the game.

I happen to think missed calls are part of the game.
by skip encarnacion (2018-03-01 15:20:55)
Edited on 2018-03-01 15:27:13

In reply to: It could be done in a way to reduce the time impact. posted by NDBass

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And my teams have been screwed by them, too.

But I don't understand how VAR is going to enhance my enjoyment of the game. The principle of justice doesn't factor in. Most of the time the refs get it right and that will always be good enough for me.

I can see and have seen many ways in which VAR gets in the way of my enjoyment. For one, tampering with the spectacle and euhporia of the goal seems ludicrous.

I don't necessarily disagree with you.

Take the below discussion about Morata's disallowed goal against Man United. That was a close call and I can see how the AR ruled him offsides. It sucked for Chelsea, but that's part of the game.

What bothers me are the egregious calls. Whether it is faster players, different playing tactics, or worse referees, it seems there are more egregious calls that drastically impact the outcome of the game*. Those take away my enjoyment and for me call into question the integrity of the game.

If those situations can be rectified by VAR, I think it is a good thing. That being said, it needs to be done quickly and with as little disruption to the match as possible. If a change can't be determined quickly, then it's too close and the call should stand.

* I wouldn't be discussing in good faith if I didn't mention that it is possible that the same amount of egregious calls are being made, but more televised matches, more camera angles in those televised matches, and better technology to freeze/zoom on a frame have made them easier to report than in the past.