What happens after a player receives a second yellow card in a match?

When a player receives a second yellow card in a match, the proper procedure is for the referee to show the player a red card, which indicates that the player is being sent off. This decision is based on the laws of the game, which state that two yellow cards in one match result in an immediate dismissal from that game.

Once sent off, the player must leave the field and cannot be replaced, leaving their team to play with one fewer player for the remainder of the match. This rule serves as a measure to ensure players maintain discipline and adhere to the standards of conduct established for the game.

In this scenario, the correct understanding is that the accumulation of yellow cards leads to a more severe consequence—the dismissal through a red card—rather than any form of continued participation in the match or opportunities for penalties. Thus, the response aligns directly with the established rules governing player conduct during a match.