GoalControl-4D

It is an about a year from now to celebrate the next world cup in Brazil. Last world cup is in Germany on 2010 and lots of dramas were happened. The next world cup will be a special one and become a history in football world because for the first time FIFA will use the 4D technology. But what is 4D technology?

Normally the 4D become a stereotype for the betting sign but actually it is more than that. Generally, we have been exposed to the 3D but nowadays there is technology that uses 4D (four dimensions). This technology is called “Goalccontrol-4D”. Thus, for the next world cup we will witness the use of new technology.

The issue of goal line technology has been highlighted by a series of controversies in recent times, not least Frank Lampard’s “goal” against Germany during 2010 World Cup second-round tie in  Bloemfontein, and John Terry’s “clearance” from the line against Ukraine at Euro 2012. Both incidents arguably had a major impact on the respective contests, yet the UEFA president, Michel Platini, has remained a staunch opponent of its introduction, favoring instead a system of more officials standing behind the goal.

Before goal control-4D was introduce, FIFA already tests for the various system for example, system  called GoalRef and CAIROS using magnetic fields around the goal and a chip in the ball, while a system from British called Hawk-Eye and GoalControl (German system) are using camera based this year.

Source: www.GoalControl-4D.com

Generally, there are seven high-speed cameras located around the pitch and directed at both goals. Every time the ball cross the goal line, the referee will be inform either it is a goal or not through the special watch that be link with the those camera.

The GoalControl-4D will cost €200,000 (£170,000) per stadium to install, and €3,000 (£2,550) per match to run.