In the soccer World Cup against Spain (December 2, 2022), where Japan won a dramatic victory, Kaoru Mitoma, who assisted Aoi Tanaka’s winning goal, has caused a lot of controversy around the world. Today, the 5th, “Mezamashi 8” reported on the reaction of the foreign media and the video released by FIFA, and the decision was discussed in the studio.
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VAR ruling controversy (image is image)
“This is the right decision because it is based on the latest technology…”
When Mitoma turned round on the very edge of the goal line, the referee was out of the penalty area. As he was standing in a position that was difficult to judge visually, the decision was left to the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) who verified the play on video. As a result, Japan’s goal was recognized and became the winning goal, but the foreign media said, “The football world was disappointed when Japan’s controversial goal was recognized. A real-time explanation is needed (Daily Mail, UK).” For the ball to be considered in line, it is enough if the curve of the ball is slightly higher than the line” (The Guardian).
The day after the match, FIFA released a surprising new video to put an end to the great controversy. A ball is placed on the line. From an angle from inside the pitch, the ball appears to be completely out of bounds, but if you move the camera to the side, you can see that it is on the ball line .
“Other cameras may show misleading images, but judging by hard evidence, the entire ball did not cross the line,” FIFA said on its official Twitter account.
Former England international Stan Comoria said: “I’m not worried about Germany going out, and it’s great from Britain’s point of view, but I think it’s morally wrong for us to be awarded the ball. in. , I think she lacks common sense ,” the argument continues.
MC Shosuke Tanihara: “I believe it is correct because it is not a subjective decision, but a judgment based on the latest technology. At the same time, being in the 1mm range led to the defeat of Germany and the death of Japan . I believe it cannot help that the debate is divided. If something like this happens, the hand of God will never be born again.”
Toru Hashimoto (Lawyer) “Human beings can never see the story on the line from above. If it is a human eye, it will definitely be out. It is the absolutism of a judge, and that is what I have been doing.”
Noritoshi Furuichi (Sociologist/Author) “Wouldn’t it be nice if the machine could check that there is no unfairness?”
Shosuke Tanihara: “Even with VAR, I think the referee is absolute.”
(Micchan)
