Cardiff: The introduction of video technology, backed by new FIFA president Gianni Infantino, is set to move a step closer when the International Football Association Board meets in Cardiff on Saturday.
The IFAB, which governs the game's rules, will vote whether to give the green light to live video trials to aid match officials.
The trials will allow referees to call on video assistance to help determine four categories of game-changing moments -- goals scored, red cards, penalties and mistaken identity.
Infantino, who replaced Sepp Blatter as world football's chief last week, told fifa.com: "One of the peculiarities of football is its flow - it doesn't stop, like many other sports where you have the time to look at videos.
"If the flow can be guaranteed, then we can see how technology can help the game. But we need to start with serious tests sooner rather than later."
Numerous football associations are in support of introducing video technology, including the English FA. The Dutch Federation have already carried out their own tests into the feasibility of using video to help match officials.
The Cardiff meeting will also look at sin bins, as well as the possibility of allowing a fourth substitute during extra-time in knock-out matches.
The IFAB meeting comes in the wake of UEFA's announcement Friday that it would introduce goal-line technology to its competitions in time for this season's Champions League and Europa League finals.
AFP
