A player receives a caution (yellow card, YC) for simulation in the opponents’ penalty area. The incident is then reviewed by the referee and the VAR review clearly shows that the player was fouled. What is the referee’s decision?

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If the referee decides that it was not a simulation, the YC is cancelled and the penalty kick is awarded; if appropriate, the defender who committed the foul is shown the YC or RC.