The PLC had invited the UAE Football Association to attend the experiment through a specialised team from the UAEFA’s refereeing department to oversee the technical aspects.
Logistics and technological support were provided by the PLC in collaboration with “LIVE HD Production”, the official broadcaster of PLC competitions.
The initiative comes as part of the PLC’s continuous efforts to develop all aspects of professional football in the Arabian Gulf League. The PLC is committed to provide logistic support for the referees to successfully officiate PLC organised matches with minimal impact on competing clubs by any refereeing decisions.
The Arabian Gulf Cup final offered a good opportunity for the PLC to test VAR technology. The experiment will be evaluated and a report will be submitted by the team to the concerned parties to assess the possibility of implementing the technology next season.
