5 Past World Cup Moments That Video Technology Would Have Resolved

#2 Lampard vs Germany (2010)

Soccer - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa - Round Of 16 - Germany v England - Free State Stadium

During the 2010 edition in South Africa, England played Germany in the round of 16. The Germans had rushed to a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals by Miroslav Klose (20th minute) and Lukas Podolski (32nd minute) before the highly debatable decision by the referee. Seconds after Upson had pulled one goal back for England in the 37th minute, the Three Lions pressed the Germans high up the field and took advantage of an unforced error.

Frank Lampard controlled a loose ball after a partial clearance just outside the box and lobbed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Lampard’s effort crashed against the bar and bounced just inside the goal line. The referee waived for the game to continue even though there were legitimate claims for a goal.

Even without goal-line technology, a simple video review would have shown that it was indeed a crystal clear goal. Who knows, maybe that equaliser would have changed the shape of the match. Germany went to win the match 4-1 as Thomas Mueller scored two further goals.