text: should television replays be used to decide close goals in football? the argentina versus ivory coast match was a telling example of technology being not utilised. arg could have won 3-1, had ayala's goal been allowed, the tv replays clearly show that the ball had crossed the goal line. much as it would help to keep the game fair, it would spoil the game.  the intrigue of the game is in the goals, fouls, the wrong decisions and the feelings that these evoke in those who watch.  let's keep it that way...you wouldn't get passionate about a wrong decision corrected due to replays now, would you??   love the game the way it is!