Cameras for semi-automated offside technology have begun to be installed at Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília, Brazil, for the Brazilian Cup final on December 6. The technology will be integrated with the video assistant referee (VAR).
Netto Góes, refereeing director at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), visited the stadium on Wednesday (4). According to him, the official test will be announced in the coming days. The system has been used in the Brazilian Cup since the quarterfinals and in the Brazilian Championship since the 20th round.
On Saturday (7), at 6 p.m., Atlético-MG hosts Grêmio, which won the first leg 2–0. To advance outright, Atlético needs to win by 3 or more goals. On Sunday, at 5 p.m., Vasco faces Palmeiras, which won the first leg 1–0; Vasco needs to win by 2 or more goals. If the home teams match the margins from the first legs, they will contest their places in penalty shootouts.
