Goal-line technology approved for use in football on Thursday . The new system is designed to help referees and linesmen identify the best possible scoring opportunities from a set of five goals that are scored at different points during each half, with the goal being awarded when FIFA intends for goal-line technology to be used at December 's Club World Cup . In the 1966 World Cup final , England were awarded a goal against West Germany when Geoff Hurst 's shot in extra-time rebounded off the underside of the crossbar . Two systems , Hawk-Eye and GoalRef , approved by soccer 's lawmakers .
Goal-line technology approved for use in football on Thursday . The new system is designed to help referees and linesmen identify the best possible scoring opportunities from a set of five goals that are scored at different points during each half, with the goal being awarded when FIFA intends for goal-line technology to be used at December 's Club World Cup . Two systems , Hawk-Eye and GoalRef , approved by soccer 's lawmakers .