MEXICO CITY (AP) – Ecuador’s Piero Hincapie became the second player to be issued a red card in the match. world cup under FIFA new rules This requires players who cover their mouths during a confrontation with an opponent to be sent off.
Hincapie was sent off in the 95th minute. Ecuador lost to Mexico 0-2. Round 32 on Tuesday. He was shown a red card for an exchange with Mexican national team forward Santi Jimenez.
FIFA has introduced new rules to prevent players from covering their mouths to hide abuse from opponents.
paraguayan Miguel Almiron He was sent off in last week’s group stage game against Turkey, becoming the first player to receive a penalty under the new rules.
The tournament ends in Ecuador, but Hincapie will be suspended for the team’s next international match.
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Jack Little is a student at the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.
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