BELGIUM were denied a late equaliser against Slovakia courtesy of some never-before-seen technology.
The Red Devils suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in their opening game of Euro 2024 after Ivan Schranz pounced on an early error.
GettyRomelu Lukaku was denied a late equaliser by some new technology[/caption]
ITVA new Snicko feature showed the impact the handball had on the flight of the ball[/caption]
Belgium thought they had an equaliser on 56 minutes when Romelu Lukaku slid in to convert from close range from Amadou Onana’s knock down, only for a VAR check to rule him as being offside.
But with just four minutes of normal time remaining, the ex-Chelsea and Manchester United forward finally thought he had his goal.
Substitute Lois Openda did superbly down the left to race away and find his team-mate in the middle to slot home.
However, once again technology intervened, but this time it was a first for most fans.
And it reminded most of the Snickometer, commonly known as Snicko.
That is the system used in cricket to determine whether the ball edged the bat, for a potential dismissal such as a catch or leg before wicket.
Referee Umut Meler went over to the pitchside screen following a VAR check where he judged that Openda had handled the ball as he got away from his man down the wing.
But while the official made his decision, a new feature popped up on screen that showed how much the touch by his hand affected the flight of the ball to help him make up his mind.
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