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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

MYSTERIOUS: What is semi automated offside technology and how does it work | Mind Blowing Facts

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will be used in English football for the first time this weekend as it makes its domestic debut in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Seven of the eight ties will utilise the technology, which is designed to improve the speed and efficiency of VAR checks around offside decisions.

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