VAR will make its debut in Asia’s Champions League subsequent month, officers mentioned Monday, because the competitors gears as much as restart following a six-month coronavirus hiatus. Video assistant referees have been launched in competitions worldwide from the Premier League to the 2018 World Cup, however their selections have typically sparked controversy. The expertise can be used from the quarter-final stage of this yr’s Champions League, the highest Asian membership competitors, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) mentioned in an announcement.
The quarter-finals for West Zone groups happen on September 30 and for East Zone sides on November 25, with a single-leg last on December 5.
The AFC mentioned the choice confirmed its “dedication to make sure Asian refereeing continues to set new benchmarks”.
VAR was utilized in Asian soccer for the primary time within the quarter-finals of the 2019 Asian Cup.
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The Champions League, that includes 32 groups stretching from Saudi Arabia within the west to Japan within the East, was suspended in March as a result of coronavirus-related journey restrictions however is scheduled to restart subsequent month.
