Adidas have proved who scored Portugalâs first goal against Uruguay in the 2022 World Cup group stages.Cristiano Ronaldo believes he got the final touch when Portugal took the lead in the 54th minute at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.However, the goal was awarded to Bruno Fernandes because replays were unable to determine whether the ball touched Ronaldoâs head before ending up in the net.Ronaldo sent a text message to Piers Morgan after the match, insisting he got the final touch.Read more: Cristiano Ronaldo âtext Piers Morganâ about Portugal goal after 2-0 win v UruguayMeanwhile, Ronaldoâs reaction after seeing Fernandesâ name and face on the scoreboard was broadcast on Argentine TV.Read more: Cristiano Ronaldoâs live reaction to Bruno Fernandes being awarded Portugal goal v Uruguay
Adidas confirm who scored Portugal's first goal vs Uruguay
Adidas, however, have been able to confirm who scored the goal thanks to technology.
Per the Daily Mail, a statement from Adidas read: "In the match between Portugal and Uruguay, using the Connected Ball Technology housed in adidasâs Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game.
âNo external force on the ball could be measured as shown by the lack of âheartbeatâ in our measurements and in the attached graphic.
âThe 500Hz IMU sensor inside the ball allows us to be highly accurate in our analysis.â
So, there you have it.
Ronaldo may think he got a touch on the ball, but Adidasâs technology proves otherwise. The goal is likely to stay with Fernandes, who went on to net a late penalty.
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Bruno Fernandes of Portugal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal off a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
What else do we know about the Adidas World Cup ball?
What else do we know about the technology in Adidasâs World Cup ball?
Adidas unveiled the first FIFA World Cup official match ball featuring connected ball technology in July.
They said on their official website at the time: âA new adidas Suspension System in the center of the ball hosts and stabilizes a 500Hz inertial measurement unit (IMU) motion sensor, which provides unprecedented insight into every element of the movement of the ball, while making this technology unnoticeable for players and not affecting its performance whatsoever. The sensor is powered by a rechargeable battery, which can be charged by induction.
âThis new technology developed in close collaboration with FIFA and KINEXON, leaders in state-of-the-art sensor network and edge computing, enables the Video Match Officials to review live data for the first time by automatically providing very accurate information, 500 times per second, on when a player has touched the ball.
âIt will help inform offside situations as well as assist in detecting unclear touches thereby ultimately improving the quality and speed of VAR decision-making process.â
Itâs probably fair to assume that Ronaldo is not the biggest fan of the technology today.
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