The on-field decision will only be overturned if the video indicates a clear and obvious error in one of 4 match-changing incidents.
Each of the 4 match-changing incidents is checked and analyzed by the VAR. If no video review occurs, it is because the VAR did not identify a potential clear and obvious error.
NOTE:APP (attacking phase of play) = the phase of play as determined by the referee when a team starts the attacking move toward the opposition’s penalty area, leading up to the match-changing incident.
1. Goals
Was awarding or not awarding a goal a clear and obvious error?
- Did the ball cross the goal line?
- Was there an infraction during the attacking phase of play (APP) that would negate the goal?
- Hand ball by the attacking team?
- Foul by the attacking team?
- Offside?
- Ball out of play?
- Encroachment on a penalty that impacts a goal being scored?
2. Penalty Kicks
Was awarding or not awarding a penalty kick a clear and obvious error?
- Was there a penalty foul committed?
- Was the foul inside or outside the box?
- Was there an infraction during the attacking phase of play (APP)* that would negate the penalty?
- Hand ball by the attacking team?
- Foul by the attacking team?
- Offside?
- Ball out of play?
3. Straight Red Cards
Was showing or not showing a straight red card a clear and obvious error? (Second yellow cards are not reviewable)
Red cards for violent conduct or serious foul play
- Did a foul or incident warrant a red card?
- Did a foul or incident NOT warrant a red card?
- Did the on-field officials miss an incident of violent conduct or serious foul play that was identified by the VAR?
DOGSO red card
- Was there an infraction during the attacking phase of play (APP)* that would negate a red card for Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity (DOGSO)?
- Hand ball by the attacking team?
- Foul by the attacking team?
- Offside?
- Ball out of play?
4. Mistaken Identity
Did the referee issue red and yellow cards to the correct players?
