Azteca magic ends 40-year knockout drought as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0
TL;DR
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca to reach the World Cup Round of 16 and end a 40-year knockout drought, with Julian Quinones scoring and assisting Raul Jimenez; the match was delayed by weather, Ecuador’s late red card for Piero Hincapie capped a tough night, and Mexico, unbeaten in 10 World Cup knockout games at home, will face England or DR Congo in the next round.
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