Video Assistant Referee / On-Field Review
VAR／OFR
Video Assistant Referee — A video official who assists the referee, and the pitch-side monitor review.
1💬 In a nutshell
“It doesn't re-check everything — it only fixes ‘clear errors.’”
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 reviewing it himself at the pitch-side monitor is the OFR (on-field review). The final call always rests with the referee.
On the call you'll hear“The ref has his hand to his ear — VAR check… and he's going to the monitor! An on-field review.”
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