FA Cup Semi-Finals: VAR replays to be shown on big screens

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Video assistant referee system (VAR) replays will be displayed to fans during this season's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley if a decision is overturned.


Before a "definitive video clip" is shown, VAR's decision will be announced on the big screen.

It comes after criticism that decisions are sometimes unclear for fans inside stadiums.

For those in attendance, the Football Association said it would provide "clarity" and "transparency".

Andy Ambler, the FA's director of professional game relations, said, "The FA Cup has been at the forefront VAR testing process in England and this is the next step in its development."

Replays of incidents reviewed by VAR were shown on big screens at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The system is only being used in this season's FA Cup at Premier League grounds. It will be used in the Premier League from next season.