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Goalline technology makes World Cup debut, leaves Twitter and BBC confused

The eventual prognosis was an own goal by goalkeeper Noel Valladares.

CHAOS BRIEFLY REIGNED at the World Cup as France were eventually given a second goal against Honduras following an anxious wait.

Karim Benzema thought he had scored to make it 2-0 and reeled away in celebration but the fun was only starting. A video replay showed Benzema’s initial shot hitting the post and ‘No goal’ popped up on the big screen.

However, as the replay continued, it showed the rebound strike Honduras goalkeeper Noel Valladares and bouncing over the line. ‘Goal’ was the new call and whistles blew out around the ground. BBC’s Jonathan Pearce claimed the moment was hugely controversial but the general consensus was that technology had proven sound.

The technology has previously been used for clear goals but this was the first big decision-making call. Judge the goal/no-goal/goal for yourself.
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The decision left many people confused and they sought refuge on Twitter.

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