How League Standings Are Decided on Equal Points
Goal difference? Head-to-head? The tiebreakers that separate teams level on points.
How VAR (Video Assistant Referee) Works
VAR was introduced to reduce clear and obvious refereeing errors and is now a staple of major competitions.
Only four situations
VAR only reviews four match-changing situations:
- Goals (and any preceding infringement).
- Penalty decisions.
- Direct red cards.
- Mistaken identity.
The VAR advises, but the on-field referee makes the final call, often after an on-field review.