The referee picked up the white card in the Portuguese Women’s Football Cup. The crowd was surprised when the referee, who used to issue yellow and red cards, picked up a white card this time. Then full applause. During the match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in the tournament, referee Caterina Campos was shown a card in the 44th minute.
The medical staff who treated a fan who collapsed outside the ground during the match were awarded a white card. Card praised the medical staff of both teams who rushed to nurse the exhausted man. The white card was designed to praise and encourage officials and clubs for fair play or good behavior on the pitch.
The referee card was given in recognition of the good work of the medical staff during the match. This is the first time in football history that a white card has been used.
