Previous studies have revealed failure rates for offside decisions of 12% at the 2009 Confederation Cup, Mallo
et al. (2012), 10% at the 2006 World Cup and 26% at the 2002 World Cup, Catteeuw et al. (2010b). Debate occurs
whether technology should be used to assist referees in their decision making process. As of the 2013/14 season the
English Premier League will implement goal line technology to ascertain whether the ball has fully crossed the goal
line. This decision proves that governing bodies believe technology can be used to enhance game officiating. This
shift is vital to the perception of referee integrity.