A defender commits a careless tackle on an opponent outside the penalty area that stops a promising attack. The referee applies advantage, as the ball goes to another attacker who runs into the penalty area and shoots. The ball goes over the crossbar without touching any other player. What is the correct decision?

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Play is restarted with a goal kick. There is no disciplinary sanction for the defender because, by playing the advantage, the promising attack was restored, and the careless tackle itself does not warrant a caution.