The quality of refereeing in the ISL has been questioned throughout the season. The refereeing controversy followed in the final as well. Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal expressed his anger on social media. He said in very stern language, ‘Today you are not defeated. This rate is very painful. Because those decisions were terrible. Meanwhile, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Choubey said that ‘VAR Lite’ could be introduced in the ISL from the next season. which is used in Belgium.
Bengaluru FC and AK Mohun Bagan were tied 2-2 after 120 minutes of play in the ISL final on Saturday. Then Mohun Bagan won the tiebreaker. Three of the four goals in the stipulated 120 minutes of play came from the penalty spot. Several penalty decisions were also disputed. Many people expressed their anger on social media. The Bangalore owner also expressed his anger.
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On Saturday night, he wrote on Twitter, ‘I am sorry. But VAR should be introduced in this Indian Super League. (Referees) are taking some decisions which are deciding the fate of big matches. Very proud of the boys of Bengaluru FC. You didn’t give up today. This rate is very painful. Because those decisions were terrible. Parth tagged AIFF with that tweet.
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The anger of that defeat did not come out even on Sunday. The Bengaluru owner posted a viral picture (not verified by Hindustan Times Bangla) on social media on Sunday morning, writing, ‘This is a fine? Indian Super League for real? in a final? I am waiting for Kalyan Choubey’s announcement to launch War Light in India from next season. It is very important in Indian football at the moment.
What did Var Light say to the AIFF President?
The AIFF President had visited the headquarters of the Belgian Football Federation earlier this month. I am impressed by the way low cost light technology is being used there. He said there are 16 monitors and four people at the headquarters of the Belgian Football Federation. They can use technique in four matches. In this way own load technology can be launched in India with the help of IT experts.
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