FIFA: 'No evidence' ball hit wire on Bellingham's 1st goal
FIFA has confirmed that sensor technology in the match ball showed no evidence of contact with a camera cable during England's goal against Norway. The clarification addresses claims that the ball's trajectory was altered by the overhead wire.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the increasing reliance on and transparency of sensor-based officiating technology in professional sports.
FIFA on Saturday said there was "no evidence" to support claims that England's equaliser in the 2-1 win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final should have been ruled out after the ball appeared to strike a camera cable in the build-up.
Norway's players protested to French referee Clement Turpin after Bellingham scored in first-half stoppage time to make it 1-1 at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Footage of Orjan Nyland's goal-kick that started the passage of play which led to Bellingham's goal showed the ball's trajectory appearing to change suddenly and dropping down into the path of England midfielder Elliot Anderson.
Under the laws of the game that should have led to play being halted for a drop ball.
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