Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku had a goal ruled out by sound technology during his side's Euro 2024 clash against Slovakia.<br /><br />Technology that detects sound frequencies was used, with Belgium's Lois Openda adjudged to have handled the ball before crossing to find Lukaku. <br /><br />With Slovakia leading 1-0 through an early goal from Ivan Schranz, Lukaku thought he had equalized for Belgium in the second half.<br /><br />However, his effort didn't count. with Slovakia taking all three points. <br /><br />Referee Umut Meler consulted VAR as he assessed the incident, with the officials deciding Openda's arm was in an unnatural position. <br /><br />Lukaku had previously had a goal ruled out earlier in the game. <br /><br />Before the tournament, it was announced that football's equivalent of a Snickometer would be used during Euro 2024.<br /><br />The technology, which is used in cricket, detects sound frequencies and helps to determine whether two objects have come into contact with one another.<br /><br />It was first introduced to cricket in the 1990s where the viewer can analyse the sound and video of a replay to determine whether the ball has struck the bat.<br /><br />Belgium will take on Romania and Ukraine in their remaining two group-stage fixtures.
