Benjamín Pineda
Benjamín Pineda is a VAR referee in Costa Rica, recognized for his role in officiating key matches in the national league. He gained media attention after an audio clip from a high-stakes match was released, in which he discussed a controversial penalty decision. Pineda's comments highlighted the complexities of referee decisions and the importance of clear communication during matches, contributing to ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of the VAR system.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +20% | 5,094,118 | 4,596 | $62,000 | 56$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,094,118 | 4,596 | $62,000 | 56$ |
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Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda will serve as the secretary for the match officiating.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda will be the VAR referee for the game.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda analyzed the VAR decision regarding the annulled goal.
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Costa Rica:
En la conferencia de prensa, Jafet también se refirió al arbitraje de Benjamín Pineda.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda is the referee who cautioned Marcel Hernández for his celebration.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda validated the second goal of Alajuelense after a VAR review.
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Guatemala:
Benjamín Pineda will support the officiating team as a VAR official.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda will be in charge of the VAR for the final match.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda decreed the penalty for Consultants.
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Saudi Arabia:
Benjamin Pineda is the video assistant referee (VAR) for the match between Al-Fateh and Al-Hilal.
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