I started this practice on a whim. First, I looked up what “árbitro asistente de video” meant. Turns out it’s Video Assistant Referee in English. I was curious about how it works in real – life situations, so I decided to dig deeper.
I began by watching a bunch of soccer games where the VAR system was in use. I sat on my couch, grabbed a bag of chips, and just focused on how the referee interacted with the video assistant. I noticed that when a controversial call happened, the referee would quickly communicate with the VAR team.
I then tried to understand the process from the VAR team’s side. I read some news articles about how they operate. They have a room full of monitors, and they’re constantly watching the game from different angles. They’re like detectives looking for clues.
To get a more hands – on experience, I went to a local amateur soccer game. I talked to the referee beforehand and asked if I could observe how they use the VAR (even though it was a simple setup in this amateur league). The referee was cool about it and let me stand nearby.
During the game, when a possible foul occurred, the referee stopped the play and went to a small monitor set up on the sideline. He zoomed in and out of the footage, trying to figure out what really happened. It was a bit of a slow process, and the players were getting impatient.
After the game, I had a chat with the referee again. He told me that using VAR in amateur games is still a bit of a hassle because the equipment is not as advanced as in professional leagues. But he also said it helps in making fairer decisions.
Overall, my practice with “árbitro asistente de video” was an eye – opener. It made me realize how much technology has changed the way sports are officiated. Even though there are still some kinks to work out, especially in lower – level leagues, it’s a step towards more accurate and fair game results.