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Player Sent Off for Covering Mouth

Updated 2026-07-01 05:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie was sent off in the final minutes of their match against Mexico after covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. This incident follows another player's red card at the same tournament.

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Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
2026-07-01 05:13 UTC
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