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Ecuador's Hincapi becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) Ecuadors Piero Hincapi became the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFAs new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent.Hincapi was sent off in the 95th minute of Ecuadors 2-0 loss to Mexico Tuesday in the round of 32. He was shown the red card following an exchange with Mexico forward Santi Gimnez.FIFA established the new rule to prevent players from hiding abusive comments to opponents by covering their mouth.Paraguays Miguel Almirn was the first player to be punished under the new rule when he was sent off in a group stage match against Turkey last week.While Ecuadors tournament is over, Hincapi will be suspended for the team's next international match.___Jack Little is a student in the University of Georgias Carmical Sports Media Institute.___See more of APs World Cup coverage here
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