Interesting article about technology in football and atthe world cup. I especially like the below stat as it shows how precise and tactical top level football is.
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"Yes, football skills will play a key role in the tournament, but equally any country that fails to use the technologies now on offer to boost their teams' performances is likely to find itself caught out badly.
One technique developed by Prozone involves using cameras positioned around UK football grounds to track players throughout a match. Most players spend, on average, less than three minutes on the ball. Where and how they play for the other 87 minutes of a match is nevertheless crucial to the outcome of a game. Are they positioned properly at corners? Are they marking their opponents adequately?"
Technology at World Cup
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