penalty cards

Penalty cards are colored cards shown by referees in sports like soccer and rugby to signal rule violations and their consequences.

A yellow card serves as a formal warning, while a red card results in ejection from the game.

Two yellow cards in a single match typically equal a red card.

The defender received a penalty card for the dangerous tackle.

The system provides a clear, universal visual signal that players, coaches, and spectators can immediately understand regardless of language.