Technical troubles avoided the video assistant referee getting used to help decide the debatable triumphing goal in australia's a-league grand very last.
Melbourne victory's james donachie seemed to be in an offside position from a loose-kick before heading back throughout goal to set up kosta barbarouses' 9th-minute winner in opposition to newcastle jets.
But officials could not use var due to the fact the feed into the machine at the mcdonald jones stadium in newcastle turned into lost.
"on this event the technology itself failed and the published angles required have been unavailable," said greg o'rourke, head of the a-league.
"at the same time as we remember that this took place handiest once this season, it was at a most important time.
"we recognize the disappointment and frustration of the newcastle jets, their enthusiasts and indeed all soccer fans.
"we are working with hawk-eye to very well apprehend why it did and what can be finished to save you this occurring once more."
Var has been trialled in some cup competitions in england this season.
It was described as "comical" and "embarrassing" after tottenham's fa cup win over rochdale in february, whilst a aim turned into disallowed and a transformed penalty overturned.
Var may be used on the 2018 global cup in russia, but best league golf equipment voted not to use the system subsequent season.
