What happens if a player is shown a yellow card?

When a player is shown a yellow card, it serves as a caution rather than a disciplinary expulsion. This means the player receives a warning for their actions and can continue to participate in the game. Yellow cards are issued for various infractions, such as unsporting behavior, dissent, or delaying the restart of play, but they do not result in the player being removed from the match. Should a player receive a second yellow card in the same game, it would then escalate to a red card, leading to a dismissal from the match.

The other choices suggest immediate removal from the game or mandatory time away from the field, which are not associated with receiving a yellow card. The yellow card system allows for a measure of discipline while still allowing the player the opportunity to correct their behavior.