In a very similar way to how statistics changed sports, video replays have become much more than a tool to look at a call again. Brought in to enhance equity, they are now instrumental in how the fan, the player and the official engage with the game.

The first area that is affected is accuracy. In the case of video replay, the referees are able to have a replay of the crucial moments in High definition, and make decisions such as goals, fouls and lines shots as accurate as possible. This helps to reduce the level of human errors into the game as was common in the past which are frustrating fans and players as well.

On the one hand, they cause interruptions in match progress. The usage of these breaks is sometimes considered to enhance the experience, so fans and players argue about the role of such replays during the breaks.