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Message: [QUOTE="D J B, post: 4021961, member: 11270"] VARs (Video Assistant Referee) has a large part to play. It's new, and is used in major FIFA tournaments (World Cup) and only now in the Olympics. In the not too distant past, offside was determined by a few inches. Now, it's down to 1/2 inch or less. Look at Morgan's offside goal against Australia for reference. It was at most 1/2 inch. That's not discipline, over eagerness or immaturity. It's simply the level of play these women are working pushing the envelope. And yes, they are always trying to gain an edge, as athletes do in every sport. It's now bad, it's just a new thing. And the fact that the USWNT has 9 offsides called by a few inches or less is in fact a testament to how disciplined they actually are. If all those offside calls had been by a foot or more, then it would be cause for concern and an indication of something bad. [/QUOTE]