Was it over the line?
Usain Bolt has always fancied himself as a footballer. He has made no secret of the fact that he’d love to play for Manchester United one day. This evening, he fulfilled his dream of playing at Old Trafford. Only, it was for the Rest of the World XI at Soccer Aid.
The 100m world record holder was a constant threat in behind, his pace constantly playing on the mind of England centre-backs Phil Neville and Wes Brown.
On one occasion, Bolt found himself on his favoured left foot, not far form goal, at an acute angle. The Jamaican managed to dig a shot out from under his feet that flew over David Seaman (not for the first time) and clipped the inside of the bar.
As the ball dropped, where it bounced is up for debate. From some angles it appeared to cross the line, but from other angles, video footage is inconclusive.
Thoughts? Did @usainbolt's effort cross the line? pic.twitter.com/IqbroybcG7
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 10, 2018
Of course, in the Premier League, goal-line technology would have resolved this issue. But the technology had not been installed for tonight’s charity friendly, so I guess we’ll never know.
Viewers at home were raging that there was no technological help to award Bolt his goal.
https://twitter.com/Tomster7uk/status/1005907124201971712
Robbie Savage also suggested that VAR would have cleared it up, forgetting that VAR and goal-line technology are not the same thing.
It's called Goal Line Technology for that one, not VAR Robbie. Idiot. #socceraid2018
— Matt Lloyd 🦁 (@mrmglloyd) June 10, 2018
Where’s the goal line technology #SoccerAid #SoccerAid2018
— Ant Gill (@AntGill77) June 10, 2018
Someone should tell @RobbieSavage8 and Commentator that will be goal line technology in World Cup so will flash to ref that ball crossed the line and won’t have to wait for VAR @itvfootball
— nick briggs🏴🤔 (@nickbriggs72) June 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/rugbyaddict88/status/1005907683608875013
Did bolts shot go over the line for a goal ? #SoccerAid2018
— J.Dalton (@J___DALTON) June 10, 2018
Is goal line technology not in use?
— Jamie Hugill (@hugill_jamie) June 10, 2018
Old Trafford: Crap pitch and no goal line technology in the biggest game of the season. #SoccerAid #SoccerAid2018
— Rodney Watson (@RodneyMWatson) June 10, 2018
