https://apnews.com/2ef0a39d0c4d48328d94c3e08fd4cdc9 > MOSCOW (AP) — As must have been the case with the first glimmers of electric lights in the 19th century, video assistant referees benefited from an initial "Wow! The technology works!" buzz when they first plugged themselves in at this World Cup. Many observers were quickly won over, like wide-eyed kids switching on new gizmos. > But the VAR system's pernicious impact is apparent, too.