Bizarre moment white card is shown by referee in Portugal football match
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Strange moment when a referee shows a WHITE CARD for the first time in a football match in Portugal
- A referee made history in a Sporting Lisboa vs Benfica match in Portugal
- The referee showed a white card for the first time in the history of this sport
- It’s part of the intros that include concussion subs and longer stoppage time.
A white card was shown for the first time on Saturday in a soccer match in Portugal.
Red and yellow cards for fouls and fouls have been an integral part of the sport for decades, but fans may be surprised to learn of the introduction of a white card as part of a series of new initiatives in the country, which also includes an increase of the stops. hour.
A referee brandished it during a women’s cup clash between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica in Lisbon at the weekend for the first time in the game.
A referee in Portugal made history by showing a white card for the first time in football history
The referee showed it (pictured) during a women’s cup clash between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica on Saturday.
Shortly before the break of the Taca de Portugal match – the Portuguese equivalent of the FA Cup – the referee showed the card as if it had a red or yellow card, receiving a good reception from the public at the Estadio da Luz.
Someone on a bench in the dugout had fallen ill, and medical staff from both teams quickly came to his aid.
And it was later revealed that the card was brandished to recognize fair play and ethical actions.
It came after someone on the bench got sick, and medical staff from both teams helped them.
And it was revealed that the referee brandished it in recognition of his sports conduct
And once resolved, the referee took out the card and showed it to the members of the medical teams on both sides, among whom they applauded warmly.
The move is part of a new initiative in Portugal to encourage teams to act in a sporting manner and receive instant recognition for their positive actions.
Benfica eventually won 5-0 to advance to the semifinals of the competition, in front of 15,032 fans, a record female attendance in Portugal.
His men’s team also emerged victorious by winning 3-0 away in Santa Clara. Enzo Fernández was among those involved and it has since emerged that Chelsea are back for the World Cup-winning midfielder.