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A white card was given for the first time in football in Portugal on January 21
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The white card was shown during a women's cup quarter final match between rivals benfica and sporting Lisbon
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The match was in favor of benfica who was leading 3-0 when the white card was shown
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The crowd at the Estadio da Luz had a positive reaction to the white card
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The white card is a new initiative to promote fair play and sportsmanship
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The exact purpose and consequences of receiving a white card have not been announced yet
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It is intended to be used as a warning to players who engage in unsportsmanlike conduct without warranting a yellow card
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The specific reason for its use during the game between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon is not known
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The referee Catarina Campos showed the white card to both medical teams and it was met with a positive reaction from the fans
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Benfica went on to win the game 5-0 and advance to the semi-finals, breaking the record for the most people in a women's match in Portugal
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