Bas Nijhuis has expressed his growing dissatisfaction with the VAR system, stating that it is becoming increasingly difficult for referees to make decisions on the pitch. The KNVB arbiter believes that the VAR's influence is becoming too dominant, which Nijhuis finds "beangstigend" or frightening. He argues that referees need to be able to make their own decisions, rather than relying on the VAR to intervene.
Nijhuis also questioned the timing of Joey Kooij's decision to stop the game during the match, suggesting that it was a moment of lost concentration. He believes that referees need to be able to balance the need to intervene with the need to allow the game to flow.
The VAR system has been a topic of debate in Dutch football, with some arguing that it has improved the accuracy of decisions, while others believe that it has created more problems than it has solved. Nijhuis's comments suggest that he is firmly in the latter camp.
Nijhuis will continue to officiate matches, but his comments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by referees in the VAR era.
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