Costa RicaMatches analysed: 262023–2025Marianela Araya Cruz: referee stats
Marianela Araya Cruz (Costa Rica) has shown 4.42 cards per game in 26 analysed matches — +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2957 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Marianela Araya Cruz by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera División | 23 | 4.70 | 4.13 | +10% | 4% | 30% |
| World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF | 1 | 2.00 | 3.20 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| Leagues Cup | 1 | 5.00 | 4.81 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| Recopa | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Marianela Araya Cruz
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21 Sept | CS Cartagines – Sporting San JosePrimera División | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Perez Zeledon – Puntarenas FCPrimera División | 1:1 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Sporting San Jose – San CarlosPrimera División | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sun 10 Aug | CS Cartagines – Deportivo SaprissaPrimera División | 3:0 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | Houston Dynamo – MazatlánLeagues Cup | 0:2 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Jun | Dominican Republic – DominicaWorld Cup - Qualification CONCACAF | 5:0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 21 Apr | Sporting San Jose – Perez ZeledonPrimera División | 0:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Puntarenas FC – San CarlosPrimera División | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Mar | Perez Zeledon – Puntarenas FCPrimera División | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Tue 4 Mar | Sporting San Jose – AD GuanacastecaPrimera División | 2:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 9 Feb | Deportivo Saprissa – LD AlajuelensePrimera División | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Feb | CS Herediano – Sporting San JosePrimera División | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Wed 15 Jan | Santos DE Guapiles – San CarlosPrimera División | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Wed 6 Nov | CS Cartagines – Municipal LiberiaPrimera División | 2:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Oct | Deportivo Saprissa – Sporting San JosePrimera División | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Marianela Araya Cruz give per game?
On average 4.42 cards per game in 26 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.96).
Is Marianela Araya Cruz a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Marianela Araya Cruz officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 27% of these matches.
How often do matches with Marianela Araya Cruz go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Marianela Araya Cruz give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 4% of matches refereed by Marianela Araya Cruz.