He did and he knew very well what he was doing. Zero intention to play the ball.He lunged in needlessly while the opposition had pretty much slowed to a snail’s pace, so I can fully understand why the linesman flagged and the referee blew.
People may rightly say that the first wasn't a yellow, but that doesn’t negate the fact that he was on a yellow and as such should have been more careful.
Hopefully it's a blessing in disguise as he will be suspended.