A player (Team A) committed a reckless challenge against an opponent (Team B) outside the penalty area. As a result, both players are injured and need attention. What is the correct decision?

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The referee stops play and awards a direct free kick to Team B. The Team A player is cautioned (yellow card), must leave the field of play and remain off it until play has restarted and one minute has elapsed. The Team B player may stay on the field after the assessment/treatment.