BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AFP) — Fabio Capello and Frank Lampard demanded FIFA introduce goal-line technology yesterday after the England midfielder had a perfectly good goal ruled out in his team’s 4-1 World Cup mauling by Germany.

Germany were leading 2-1 in their last 16 clash just before half-time when a Lampard shot bounced off the underside of the German crossbar and landed a yard over the goal-line but it was missed by both Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda and his assistant.

“I am in favour of goal-line technology, especially after tonight,” said the Chelsea midfielder.

“The ball crossed the line, it was over, it was was so obvious. If we had got back to 2-2 at that moment, it could have been different. It’s a huge disappointment.”

Capello said he was amazed that football is still to fall into line with many other sports who have embraced technology.

“It’s incredible that in a time of technology, the referees aren’t capable of deciding if there has been a goal or not,” said the Italian. “The match could have been different after this goal.”

England captain Steven Gerrard also called on FIFA to look at goal-line technology.

“When you go 2-0 down and then you get a goal back it gives you a lot of confidence and belief and then to see that ball bounce behind the line and see the linesman 20 metres behind play is very disappointing,” he said.