Goalline technology was given its first live test on Wednesday night in the Hampshire FA Senior Cup final between AFC Totton and Eastleigh FC.
Hosted at Premier League new boys Southampton's St. Mary's Stadium, the Hawk-Eye technology was put through its paces.
Although the system was being tested, the referee had no access to its results - they were being monitored by an independent tester who did not communicate them to the official, Colin Lymer.
Eastleigh ran out 2-0 winners and the first goalscorer, Chris Flood, proudly tweeted after the game: 'I think I made history tonight. First ever goal to be scored in the UK with goal line technology.'
The second goal was bundled home by Mitchell Nelson, but there was some question about whether his effort had gone in.
The referee awarded the goal without the help of goalline technology, but it will be intriguing to find out Hawk-Eye's opinion on the matter.
This is the start of a process which could see the technology introduced at the top level by halfway through the 2012-13 season.
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