Euro 2012: Sepp Blatter - Goal Line Technology "A necessity" after latest controversy

By Joseph Dempsey / June 20, 2012

"After last night's match €#GLT€ is no longer an alternative but a necessity."

His Tweet comes in the wake of yet another storm to hit the game. In England's 1-0 victory over the Ukraine last night, Marko Devic had a goal disallowed and replays showed the ball had in fact crossed the line. Goal line technology could be given the go ahead by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) as early as July 5th. 'Hawk Eye', one of the two systems being trialed, debuted successfully in England's friendly against Belgium this month. The Premier League have previously stated their willingness to use GLT. Sepp Blatter's comments will come as a massive step forward for GLT after dragging his heels on the matter for years whilst Uefa president Michel Platini still prefers the system of five match officials. "Did it cross the line?" is one of footballs legendary debates. It is still unclear whether Geoff Hurst's shot crossed the line for the third goal in England's 4-2 World Cup final win over West Germany in 1966. The debate has raged ever since - Frank Lampard had a goal disallowed against the Germans at the 2010 World Cup despite the ball clearly crossing over the line.