Thursday, March 12, 2009

Tech"no"logy

Considering the number of wrong decisions these days, lots of people want technology to be implemented in the game. It would ensure fewer debates, fairer decisions and lesser confrontations.

For eg, every time Liverpool face Chelsea, especially in Europe, people inevitably talk about the "ghost goal". The reverse also happens where for eg, the ball appeared to have crossed Buffon's goal-line and a goal was not given (Juventus vs Chelsea). In all these cases, everyone's crying out for technology.

But personally, I don't like the idea of technology to be introduced in the game. It will inevitably slow the pace of the game considering the number of stoppages. Also, it takes that element of luck out of the game. Call me old-fashioned but "luck" is a very important factor in any sport and it has already been taken out of many sports (Cricket, Tennis to name a few).

Besides, if there were no dodgy moments like the "ghost goal" happening every now and again, what is there for us to talk about?

1 comment:

Raghu (a.k.a Salvatore)™ said...

finally, i agree completely.

instead of wasting time on technology, get rid of this ridiculous 20 min. extra-time and bring back the thrill of the the golden goal. Plenty more things that should return to the game. None involving technology.

Even if technology can 100% decide upon an incident it should be used only in XBOX's, PS3's etc..