Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth

At the World Cup, Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie has been sent off for covering an opponent's mouth during a confrontation—the second player ever dismissed for this specific infraction, according to BBC Sport. The decision underscores football's strict enforcement of player conduct rules in heated moments.

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