Can out, spray ready. After weeks of discussion, that were, at times, amusing, it’s ready this weekend. It was tested at the World Cup in Brazil, but now vanishing spray will be seen in the German leagues.
Tonight’s second division games between VfL Bochum and SV Darmstadt 98, and 1. FC Heidenheim and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (18:30 CEST, live on Sky), will be the first league games in the history of German football to use the vanishing spray. DFB.de answered all the most important questions about the new aid in the small can.
How did the introduction of the vanishing spray come about?
After the mostly positive use of the spray at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, a number of representatives of German football, including DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach, spoke about the introduction of the spray in professional football in Germany. After a meeting in August, the clubs also voted for the introduction of the spray in both the Bundesliga and the 2.Bundesliga. The current refereeing-commission of the DFB followed up on their wish so that the spray could be used this weekend.
In which German leagues will the vanishing spray be used?
The vanishing spray will be used, as of today, in all Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga and 3. Liga matches. It’ll also be used in the upcoming second round of the DFB cup on October 28th and 29th.
Which vanishing spray will be used in Germany?
The DFB referees will be using the “9.15- fair play limit” spray, which is the same one that was used at the World Cup. The DFB has provided every referee with 15 cans to begin with. It’s currently being looked into as to whether the association of the vanishing spray will continue to purchase it from a manufacturer in Argentina, or whether they’ll use a different contractor.
How many cans does a referee need per game?
It depends on how often the spray is used during the game. “We think that it’ll be used three or four times a game,” said Lutz Michael Fröhlich, head of the DFB refereeing commission. A can contains 147 millilitres and that’s enough for six uses. The referees are encouraged to use a new can for each half. In addition, the fourth official (the 1st assistant in the 3. Liga) will have a spare can.
When will the vanishing spray be used?
The referees can use the vanishing spray for free-kicks that are given close to the penalty area. But they’ll have to see whether the attacking team wants to take the free-kick quickly or not. If that’s not the case, then the spray will be used. “The spray can’t disrupt the flow of the game,” said Fröhlich. “and we’ve pointed that out to the referees.”
How will the spray be used correctly?
If the referee decides to use the spray then the procedure is as follows: the exact position of the ball will be marked with a small circle by the spray. The referee will then pace out the distance from the free-kick to where the opposition players can stand. He’ll mark this with a line of the spray in front of the players in the wall. It’s only when the ball is on the right spot and the opposition players are stood the correct distance away that the referee will blow his whistle for the free-kick to be taken.
What will happen if players don’t respect the spray that’s been put down?
The same sanctions will be given as usual, but they have been adapted to the new system. If a player changes the position of the free-kick by moving the ball from the circle of spray, then that player will receive a warning. The same can be said if players don’t respect the distance that they have to keep from the free-kick. If this happens whilst the free-kick is being taken, then the referee can wait and see what happens from the free-kick (play advantage) and if necessary, can ask for the free-kick to be taken again and then give the necessary
Do referees have to undergo intensive training to learn how to use the spray?
No, of course not. The subject was spoken about quickly at the refereeing seminar at the beginning of October in Mainz and they were given some pointers as to how to use the spray. “The introduction of the spray is not revolutionary and we don’t want to change football,” said Fröhlich. “And if a can doesn’t work, then the game won’t be stopped.”
What do the referee’s think about this new aid?
The German referees, including World Cup referee Felix Brych, who has already used the spray in international games, have already shown support for the spray. Others, that are of the opinion that the spray is not absolutely necessary, will quickly get used to it. “It’s more important that goal-line technology gets introduced in the Bundesliga,” said Herbert Fandel, chairman of the DFB refereeing-commission.
Are there legal objections about the introduction of the vanishing spray?
From a DFB and their intermediaries point of view, there are not. The issue of labeling is clear and also is the acknowledgement that it complies with EU standards. “In addition, DEKRA has certified the product in terms of it’s necessary roadworthiness,” reported Lutz Michael Fröhlich.
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Can out, spray ready. After weeks of discussion, that were, at times, amusing, it’s ready this weekend. It was tested at the World Cup in Brazil, but now vanishing spray will be seen in the German leagues.
Tonight’s second division games between VfL Bochum and SV Darmstadt 98, and 1. FC Heidenheim and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (18:30 CEST, live on Sky), will be the first league games in the history of German football to use the vanishing spray. DFB.de answered all the most important questions about the new aid in the small can.
How did the introduction of the vanishing spray come about?
After the mostly positive use of the spray at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, a number of representatives of German football, including DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach, spoke about the introduction of the spray in professional football in Germany. After a meeting in August, the clubs also voted for the introduction of the spray in both the Bundesliga and the 2.Bundesliga. The current refereeing-commission of the DFB followed up on their wish so that the spray could be used this weekend.
In which German leagues will the vanishing spray be used?
The vanishing spray will be used, as of today, in all Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga and 3. Liga matches. It’ll also be used in the upcoming second round of the DFB cup on October 28th and 29th.
Which vanishing spray will be used in Germany?
The DFB referees will be using the “9.15- fair play limit” spray, which is the same one that was used at the World Cup. The DFB has provided every referee with 15 cans to begin with. It’s currently being looked into as to whether the association of the vanishing spray will continue to purchase it from a manufacturer in Argentina, or whether they’ll use a different contractor.
How many cans does a referee need per game?
It depends on how often the spray is used during the game. “We think that it’ll be used three or four times a game,” said Lutz Michael Fröhlich, head of the DFB refereeing commission. A can contains 147 millilitres and that’s enough for six uses. The referees are encouraged to use a new can for each half. In addition, the fourth official (the 1st assistant in the 3. Liga) will have a spare can.
When will the vanishing spray be used?
The referees can use the vanishing spray for free-kicks that are given close to the penalty area. But they’ll have to see whether the attacking team wants to take the free-kick quickly or not. If that’s not the case, then the spray will be used. “The spray can’t disrupt the flow of the game,” said Fröhlich. “and we’ve pointed that out to the referees.”
How will the spray be used correctly?
If the referee decides to use the spray then the procedure is as follows: the exact position of the ball will be marked with a small circle by the spray. The referee will then pace out the distance from the free-kick to where the opposition players can stand. He’ll mark this with a line of the spray in front of the players in the wall. It’s only when the ball is on the right spot and the opposition players are stood the correct distance away that the referee will blow his whistle for the free-kick to be taken.
What will happen if players don’t respect the spray that’s been put down?
The same sanctions will be given as usual, but they have been adapted to the new system. If a player changes the position of the free-kick by moving the ball from the circle of spray, then that player will receive a warning. The same can be said if players don’t respect the distance that they have to keep from the free-kick. If this happens whilst the free-kick is being taken, then the referee can wait and see what happens from the free-kick (play advantage) and if necessary, can ask for the free-kick to be taken again and then give the necessary
Do referees have to undergo intensive training to learn how to use the spray?
No, of course not. The subject was spoken about quickly at the refereeing seminar at the beginning of October in Mainz and they were given some pointers as to how to use the spray. “The introduction of the spray is not revolutionary and we don’t want to change football,” said Fröhlich. “And if a can doesn’t work, then the game won’t be stopped.”
What do the referee’s think about this new aid?
The German referees, including World Cup referee Felix Brych, who has already used the spray in international games, have already shown support for the spray. Others, that are of the opinion that the spray is not absolutely necessary, will quickly get used to it. “It’s more important that goal-line technology gets introduced in the Bundesliga,” said Herbert Fandel, chairman of the DFB refereeing-commission.
Are there legal objections about the introduction of the vanishing spray?
From a DFB and their intermediaries point of view, there are not. The issue of labeling is clear and also is the acknowledgement that it complies with EU standards. “In addition, DEKRA has certified the product in terms of it’s necessary roadworthiness,” reported Lutz Michael Fröhlich.
