A player (Team A) carelessly pushes an opponent (Team B) while the ball is in play. The ball then passes over the touchline, and the Team A player picks it up to take a throw-in; however, the match officials signal that play will be restarted with a direct free kick to Team B. In response, the offending Team A player furiously throws the ball on the ground and waves their arms to show disagreement. What is the referee’s decision if the player has already been cautioned during the match?

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The player is cautioned (yellow card) for a clear act of dissent by action and then sent off (red card), as this is their second caution in the match. Play is restarted with the free kick to Team B.