🚨Breaking: Libertadores, Sudamericana to use semi-automatic offside | OneFootball

CONMEBOL has taken a decisive step in modernizing its competitions by confirming that Semi-Automated Offside Technology will be implemented in the finals of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. This historic decision aims to raise the standards of accuracy and fairness in South American football.

The Commitment Assumed by CONMEBOL

The governing body of South American football issued an official statement highlighting the objective of this technological incorporation. The measure seeks "to continue consolidating its commitment to the modernization of refereeing and transparency in its competitions" through the inclusion of cutting-edge tools.

The Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system allows offside lines to be drawn much more quickly and accurately than the manual method, reducing error margins and VAR review time.

How Will It Work?

This technology uses software that, through multiple cameras and a chip in the ball, generates 3D models that determine the exact moment of the pass and the position of the attacking player.

With this implementation, CONMEBOL aligns itself with the most advanced leagues and tournaments in the world, such as the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup, aiming for offside decisions in continental finals to be made with the highest possible accuracy.

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