Croatia–France Nations League Clash to Proceed Without Goal-Line Technology

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) —⁤ Tonight’s Nations League quarterfinal match between⁢ Croatia and France will proceed without the use ⁢of goal-line technology. For Croatia, this isn’t new but⁢ France will be playing its first match without goal-line technology since‍ 2023.

France’s First Time ‍Without the Tech Since Controversial 2023 Match

According to reports, the French national team hasn’t played a match without goal-line technology since their ‌Euro qualifying match against Greece in​ Athens in 2023. The match‍ ended‍ in ⁣a 2-2 draw amid controversy ⁣over a ​disallowed goal ⁣by Kingsley Coman.

Cost Prohibitive ‍for Croatian Football⁣ Federation (HNS)

Goal-line technology is not mandatory for Nations League matches. The high cost of implementing such systems influenced the HNS decision. Installing a Hawk-Eye system costs ⁤approximately 300,000 euros, while​ GoalControl is estimated at‍ around‌ 239,000 euros.‌ Typically, this technology is the duty of the stadium or ⁣competition organizers, which explains its absence in the Croatian domestic league (HNL).

Referee and VAR to Decide Close Calls

Any contentious goals during⁢ tonight’s match will be adjudicated by Norwegian referee ⁣Espen eskas and the Video Assistant‌ Referee (VAR) team.

Given the controversial disallowed goal in France’s last⁤ match without goal-line technology, how might the absence of this technology ​impact the outcome and perception of the ⁤Croatia-France match, ‍especially ⁤if a similar situation arises?

Croatia-France Nations League Clash:⁣ Q&A

Following the news that the Croatia vs. France Nations League match will proceed without goal-line technology, here’s a breakdown of‌ what that means:

Q&A:

Q: Why won’t goal-line ‍technology‍ be used in the Croatia vs. France match?

A: ​The‍ Croatian ‍Football Federation⁤ (HNS) cited the high⁢ cost of implementing the technology. It’s not mandatory for Nations League matches.

Q: How much ⁣does goal-line technology cost to implement?

A: Installing⁣ a Hawk-Eye system costs roughly⁢ 300,000 euros, while​ GoalControl is estimated at around 239,000 euros. The cost ​is usually the duty of the stadium or competition organizers.

Q: When was ‍the last time France played⁣ without goal-line technology?

A: Their last match without it was a Euro qualifying match against ⁤Greece ⁣in Athens in 2023, which ⁣ended in a‌ controversial 2-2 draw due​ to ‍a disallowed goal.

Q: How will goal-line ​decisions be made in the match?

A: Any⁢ disputed goals will be determined by the referee, Espen Eskås, and the Video Assistant Referee⁤ (VAR) team.

Q: ‍Is goal-line technology used in the Croatian domestic league (HNL)?

A: ​ No,due to the high implementation costs,it is absent ⁤in the ‌HNL.

Q: What’s the difference between Hawk-Eye ⁤and GoalControl?

A: ⁣ Both​ are systems designed to accurately determine ‌if a ball‍ has fully crossed the ‌goal line.‌ hawk-Eye uses​ multiple high-speed cameras, while ​GoalControl ​typically uses cameras positioned around the goal.

So, keep an eye ​on those close⁢ calls! The absence of goal-line technology adds a layer‍ of⁤ intrigue to this Croatia-France clash.