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Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth

Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
BBC Sport Wednesday 01 July 2026, 05:17 UTC 1 min read
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Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
Hincapie (PERSON) Ecuador (LOCATION) Piero Hincapie (PERSON) the World Cup (EVENT)
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