Mexico End 40-Year Knockout Hoodoo with Jimenez Strike in 2-0 Win Over Ecuador
Mexico delivered a statement performance on home soil, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 1986. Julian Quinones settled Mexican nerves early with a composed finish in the 22nd minute. Seven minutes later, Raul Jimenez added the second to effectively seal the victory before halftime. Ecuador struggled to respond and saw Piero Hincapié sent off in stoppage time, capping a frustrating night. The win ends decades of knockout-game disappointment for the co-hosts and fulfils high expectations as they advance into the next stage.
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