"The Independent" declare : New York City striker David Villa sent off after referee uses video technology

The use of video technology in other American sporting leagues – such as the NBA, NFL, MLB and the HHL – is commonplace. New York City FC striker David Villa was sent off in his team's defeat to Houston Dynamo on Saturday night after the referee was able to use the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to review footage of him punching an opponent. Garber (R) presents the 2016 MLS MVP trophy to David Villa ( Getty Images)Houston went on to win the match 3-1. #NoVAR #NYCFC #NYCvHOU #MLS pic.twitter.com/UkZPDo6u0Z — Jason Foster (@JogaBonitoUSA) February 19, 2017The referee, Nima Saghafi, first booked Villa. The system has been introduced in the MLS pre-season, with match officials calling on the technology to assist them in making "game-changing" decisions.


referring to A video replay led to former Spain and Barcelona forward David Villa being sent off for New York City. Former Barcelona and Spain forward David Villa was sent off in a pre-season game after a video replay was used. After video review, David Villa has been sent off. The New York City star was initially shown a yellow card after making contact with the face of Houston Dynamo defender A.J. #NYCvHOU pic.twitter.com/Bp5t5QG3JU— Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) February 19, 2017Villa had scored in the first half of the Desert Diamond Cup, but his team were beaten 3-1.


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David Villa sent off in pre-season match for New York City

But less than a minute later he reviewed his own decision using video technology and decided to send Villa off instead. Article continues belowEven with David Villa and Andrea Pirlo both on the pitch, Vieira's side struggled - particularly after the Spanish forward was sent off in the first half. Patrick Vieira's New York City will be one of those with aspirations of lifting the MLS Cup this term after reaching the Eastern Conference semi-finals last time out. Goals from Alex and Memo Rodriguez sealed the victory for Houston, however, if there was ever an advert for video technology being used in Europe, this was it. We are now less than a month away from the start of the new MLS campaign and teams are already well into their pre-season preparations.




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