Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth

Hincapie Sees Red for Covered Mouth

Second Player Sent Off in Unique Incident

Ecuador’s Piero Hincapie was sent off against Mexico, becoming the second player at this tournament to receive a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. The incident happened in stoppage time during Ecuador’s 2-0 loss, drawing attention to an unusual disciplinary decision on the field.