Bournemouth’s board of directors will meet to discuss the possibility of making a compensation claim against Hawk-Eye.
The claim will be in response to the mistake made by Hawk-Eye during the game between Sheffield United and Aston Villa. The mistake has played a direct role in Aston Villa’s Premier League survival which confined Bournemouth to relegation.
Villa keeper Orjan Nyland seemingly carried the ball across the line during a goal-mouth encounter. However, referee Michael Oliver received no notification from Hawk-Eye to state the ball crossed the line.
Bournemouth Considering Claim for Compensation Against Hawk-Eye
Hawk-Eye Cameras Had No Vision Due to Player Obstructions
According to Hawk-Eye, the players and goalposts were blocking the camera’s view which led to the mistake. Hawk-Eye, compared to the new induction of VAR, has been largely successful. However, this mistake had a causal effect on Bournemouth’s survival chances.
Hawk-Eye said it “unreservedly apologises”, and acknowledges that the ball had gone over the line. The company also pointed out that it is the first mistake to have occurred in over 9000 matches.
Sheffield United manager, Chris Wilder, was furious at the time stating: “Seven cameras haven’t picked it up – the most technical league in the world – everything we see at every angle and it hasn’t seen a goal.”
Aston Villa Went on to Survive the Relegation Battle By One Point
At the top of the table, Liverpool ran away with the league after another blistering campaign. On the opposite end, the relegation battle saw several teams in with a chance of being relegated on the final day. Aston Villa, Bournemouth, and Watford were all battling for potential survival. In the end, a single point separated Bournemouth and Aston Villa, highlighting the magnitude of the Hawk-Eye error.
As of yet, no legal action has been taken. Bournemouth’s board will meet over the coming days to formulate their decision.
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