Video Assistant Referee / On-Field Review
VAR／OFR
Video Assistant Referee — An assistant referee using video, and the pitch-side monitor review.
1💬 In a nutshell
“It doesn't re-check everything — only ‘clear errors,’ on video.”
2🎬 See it move
An original tactics board (blue = the team in focus, red = the opponent; attacking left to right). The board animates on its own.
⚽ Open the interactive version (117 more terms, each with its own board)
3🔍 Why it matters — what to watch for
It can intervene only on goals, penalties, straight reds and mistaken identity, and only for a “clear and obvious error.” The ref checking the pitch-side monitor himself is the OFR. The final call always rests with the referee.
On the call you'll hear“The ref's hand is on his ear — VAR check… to the OFR! He's going to the monitor.”