FIFA to test goal line tech at England friendly

FIFA to test goal line tech at England friendly

Published May. 24, 2012 11:20 a.m. ET

FIFA says the Hawk-Eye goal line technology system will be tested at Wembley Stadium when England plays Belgium in a June 2 friendly.

It's the final scheduled test of Hawk-Eye in a recognized match before FIFA's rules-making panel meets July 2 in Kiev.

The panel, known as IFAB, is considering whether to approve the English camera-based system or the Danish project GoalRef for use.

GoalRef, which uses magnetic sensors to track the ball's path, is being tested in Danish league matches.

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FIFA says test results during the game will not be available to match officials and will not influence the result.

Hawk-Eye has been tested at a semiprofessional match played at Southampton's stadium last week.

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