Referee shows white card in Benfica-Sporting game to reward medical staff
A white card was shown to the medical staff of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon during the Portuguese women's Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
With Benfica leading 3-0 in the 44th minute, medical staff from both teams ran to the aid of a fan who had fainted in the stands.
After the episode was resolved, Portuguese referee Catarina Campos showed a white card to both medical personnel, which was received with applause and cheers from the fans at Lisbon's Estadio da Luz.
While yellow and red cards are used as a means to discipline players and coaching staff for misconduct during games, a white card can be shown in Portugal to recognise and praise acts of fair play.
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