Assistant video assistant referee

How it is used

Usually abbreviated to AVAR; distinguish this role from the assistant referee beside the pitch.

Example sentences

1. The assistant video assistant referee followed live play while the VAR checked a replay.

   The support role helps cover ongoing action during a check.

2. An assistant video assistant referee was included in the announced officiating team.

   The title identifies a video official rather than a touchline assistant.

Common collocations

• appoint an AVAR
• AVAR duties
• assistant video assistant referee

Related terms

• VARVideo assistant referee: officials who watch replays and advise the referee about clear and obvious errors in key, match-changing situations.
• assistant refereeOne of the two officials who run along the touchlines with a flag, signalling offside, throw-ins, goal kicks and fouls the referee may have missed.

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