Hawk-Eye released statement apologising after goal-line technology system failed to detect Aston Villa's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland had carried ball over line
Bournemouth's board will meet later this week to discuss the possibility of pursuing a compensation claim against Hawk-Eye, whose mistake may have contributed to their relegation from the Premier League.
Hawk-Eye released a statement apologising after a blunder by Aston Villa's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, who carried the ball over the line against Sheffield United in the first game back after lockdown, was not detected by their goal-line technology system.
Referee Michael Oliver received no signal to award a goal and play continued, the game finishing in a goalless draw.
After the match, the goal-line technology company apologised, claiming "seven cameras located in the stands around the goal area were significantly occluded by the goalkeeper, defender and goalpost".
On Sunday, without that point, Villa would have been relegated on goal difference - and Bournemouth would have survived by a single goal.
To date, no lawyers have been instructed. However, the club's board is scheduled to meet in the next few days, where a decision will be made on their next move.
Other issues, including the future of manager Eddie Howe and the club's finances post-relegation are also expected to be on the agenda.
Oliver Norwood's 42nd-minute free-kick was fumbled by Nyland, who collided with team-mate Keinan Davis and fell into his side-netting.
The goalkeeper did his best to keep the ball on the right side of the line but though replays conclusively showed it was over, Oliver's goal-line technology watch did not vibrate.
It is understood Oliver did get alerted for that "goal" - but not until he was in the dressing room at half-time.
Hawk-Eye apologised for its error, claiming the obstruction was like nothing they had seen in 9,000 games using the technology, though images of the "occlusion" have not yet been released.
During the first half of Aston Villa vs Sheffield United match at Villa Park, there was a goal-line incident where the ball was carried over the line by Aston Villa goalkeeper, No 25 Nyland.
The match officials did not receive a signal to the watch nor earpiece as per the Goal Decision System (GDS) protocol. The seven cameras located in the stands around the goal area were significantly occluded by the goalkeeper, defender, and goalpost. This level of occlusion has never been seen before in over 9,000 matches that the Hawk-Eye Goal Line Technology system has been in operation.
The system was tested and proved functional prior to the start of the match accordance with the IFAB Laws of The Game and confirmed as working by the match officials. The system has remained functional throughout. Hawk-Eye unreservedly apologises to the Premier League, Sheffield United, and everyone affected by this incident.
A statement from the PGMOL said: "Under the IFAB protocol, the VAR is able to check goal situations, however due to the fact that the on-field match officials did not receive a signal, and the unique nature of that, the VAR did not intervene." บอลวันนี้ช่องไหน
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