Beckenbauer makes goal-line technology plea

Hoffenheim were left feeling aggrieved in their opening game of the new season as a legitimate goal from Kevin Volland was missed by referee Thorsten Kinhofer and his assistants in the first half of their 2-2 draw with Nurnberg, with television replays showing that the ball had clearly crossed the line. 

Markus Gisdol's men were leading 1-0 at the time through a David Abraham goal and - although Anthony Modeste would go on to double his side's advantage - the decision proved crucial, with Nurnberg fighting back to earn a share of the spoils.

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