Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie was shown a red card in stoppage time of his side's 2-0 defeat against Mexico, after covering his mouth while addressing an opponent — making him the second player at this tournament to be dismissed for that reason.

The incident occurred late in the match as Ecuador chased the game, with Hincapie drawing the referee's attention by shielding his lips during an exchange with a Mexico player.

Tournament officials have taken a firm stance against players concealing their words from opposing players and officials during matches, and Hincapie's red card serves as the clearest illustration yet of that policy being enforced.