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Video replay used for the first time as referee awards historic penalty in Club World Cup… but he’s offside

Kashima Antlers awarded historic spot-kick by Viktor Kassai in clash with Atletico Nacional

VIDEO technology has been used for the first time in a football match as the Kashima Antlers were awarded a historic penalty in the Club World Cup.

Referee Viktor Kassai headed to the booth at the side of the pitch to penalise Atletico Nacional - but still managed to make the wrong call as the attacker was standing in an OFFSIDE position.

Referee Viktor Kassai watches the instant replay of the penalty claim in the video booth
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Referee Viktor Kassai watches the instant replay of the penalty claim in the video boothCredit: Getty Images
After watching an instant replay for about 15 seconds, the referee awards a penalty
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After watching an instant replay for about 15 seconds, the referee awards a penaltyCredit: Getty Images
The historic decision was the first-time video replay technology has been used in a football match
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The historic decision was the first-time video replay technology has been used in a football matchCredit: Getty Images
The replay showed Kashima Antlers player fouled inside the penalty area as a free-kick was swung in
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The replay showed Kashima Antlers player fouled inside the penalty area as a free-kick was swung in

From a cross into the area, Antlers defender Daigo Nishi was fouled by Orlando Berrio.

None of the officials saw the incident at first, but Kashima players complained and after watching instant replay, Kassai awarded the penalty.

But it seems that the video didn't help as Nishi was standing in an OFFSIDE position, leading to anger from Atletico.

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Atletico Nacional players were not happy with the decision
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Atletico Nacional players were not happy with the decisionCredit: Getty Images
Viktor Kassai points to the spot
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Viktor Kassai points to the spotCredit: Getty Images
Shoma Doi converted the penalty to put the Japanese side in the lead
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Shoma Doi converted the penalty to put the Japanese side in the leadCredit: Getty Images

Shoma Doi stepped up for the Japanese side to make it 1-0 against the African champions.

Fifa are trialling the technology at the tournament in Japan.

Hungarian ref Kassai pointed to the spot after 30 minutes of the opening semi-final - favourites Real Madrid face Club America on Thursday.

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