VAR challenge used in professional football for first time, watch
The VAR challenge was used for the first time in professional football in the Canadian League, allowing coaches to request reviews of certain decisions. The feature was successfully debuted in a match between Fogen Football and Atlético Ottawa, with Fogen winning 2-0.
The VAR challenge has been introduced in the Canadian League. Each coach can make two review requests per match. To activate a review, the coach must signal to the fourth official. The challenge can be used for goal situations, penalties, straight red cards, or mistaken identity. The feature was first used in a match between Fogen Football and Atlético Ottawa. Fogen won the match 2-0.
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