Soc: Smartball proving successful in FIFA tournament

AAP Sports News (Australia), September, 2005

> AAP Sports News (Australia) 09-23-2005 Soc: Smartball proving successful in FIFA tournament By Jude Webber LIMA, Sept 22 Reuters - The "smartball" being put through its paces at FIFA's Under-17 world championship in Peru ahead of a decision on using it at next year's World Cup finals is proving accurate and popular, officials said today. Guenter Pfau, Adidas AG's manager for relations with FIFA, told Reuters the ball - which is implanted with a microchip designed to help the referee decide if it has crossed the goal line - had performed well in almost a week of matches. "Cairos and Adidas are pleased with the performance of the chip and construction of the ball," Pfau said. "The feedback from the referees is forward-looking, positive -...

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