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What is goal line technology in football/soccer?
Goal line technology (GLT) is a system that may be used to alert the referee when a goal has been scored.
How does goal line technology work in football/soccer?
The GLT system includes cameras and/or sensors and computers that automatically detect the position of the ball and, within one second, send a signal to the referee’s watch and/or headset when the whole of the ball has gone over the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar.
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