Soccer - Referee camera: Premiere in the 3rd division
On Sunday, for the first time in a German competitive match in the 3rd soccer league, the referee was equipped with a portable camera. Referee Daniel Schlager wore a camera on his body for the entire duration of Arminia Bielefeld's 2-0 win against TSV 1860 Munich. Although the images were not shown live, they were discussed with Schlager by the broadcaster Magentasport after the match.
"In principle, it's about more transparency and creating a different perspective. There are 30 cameras and 30 angles in the stadium and we only have one, so we have to make decisions live," said Schlager. The 34-year-old from Rastatt hopes that this will lead to greater understanding of the work of the referees.
However, the recordings should not only provide added value for TV viewers. The referees themselves could also use them for training purposes. "Where do you look as a referee? What does the assistant do? I can see some points where you can work with the camera," said Schlager.
DFB profile Daniel Schlager
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- In North Rhine-Westphalia, where Arminia Bielefeld is based, this innovative use of technology in refereeing is generating interest.
- Despite being in the 3. league, the team from Bavaria, TSV 1860 Munich, was involved in this historical moment in German soccer.
- Daniel Schlager, the shooting judge, expressed his hope that this experiment could improve the understanding of referees' work across Germany.
- On a Sunday, under the watchful eye of the portable camera, Arminia Bielefeld emerged victorious against their Bavarian opponents, scoring two goals.
- This compulsory game saw Magentasport broadcasters reviewing the footage with Schlager, discussing potential decisive moments from the match.
- Following the footsteps of many top-tier teams worldwide, German third-division referees are now utilizing technology to enhance their decision-making processes.
Source: www.stern.de
