A player (Team A) commits a second cautionable (yellow card) offence in the same match which is a reckless challenge. The referee applies advantage because Team B has a clear opportunity to score a goal, however, the offending player (Team A) becomes involved in play and interferes with an opponent from Team B. What is the correct decision?

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The referee stops play, shows the player (Team A) a second yellow card and a red card. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to Team B where the player (Team A) became involved in play/interfered with an opponent.