A player prepares to take a corner kick at the end of the second half. Suddenly, before the ball is in play, a spectator enters the field and kicks the ball. After that, the player loses their self-control and strikes the spectator in the face. What is the correct decision?

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The referee must have the spectator removed. The player is sent off for violent conduct (red card). Play is started with the (original) corner kick.