Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie was shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during stoppage time of his team's 2-0 defeat against Mexico. He becomes the second player at the tournament to receive such a punishment, reflecting a strict interpretation of rules against unsportsmanlike conduct. The dismissal capped a disappointing match for Ecuador, who were already trailing and playing with ten men.