A novelty in German football: For the first time, the German Football Association (DFB) used the so-called “RefCam” in a competitive game.
In the third division game between Arminia Bielefeld and 1860 Munich (2-0), referee Daniel Schlager wore the special camera that is mounted on the referee’s headset and shows the game from the referee’s perspective. The operation was carried out in coordination with the two clubs involved.
“The development of the RefCam is not primarily about the entertainment value” for the spectators, said the DFB, “but rather about additional transparency for the public as well as further training and improvement opportunities” for referees: “Through the new perspective The aim is to create more understanding for the difficult task of the referees on the playing field.”
