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Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup This was a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest. Author | James Y Stadium | Azteca Stadium Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez handed the co-hosts a commanding lead in an exhilarating first half, before they produced a composed display after the interval to secure their first knockout stage victory since 1986. Manager Javier Aguirre's side will now remain in Mexico City for their last-16 tie. A closer analysis as Mexican dreams stay alive A thunderstorm in the Mexican capital delayed kick-off by an hour, but once the skies cleared Ecuador struggled to cope with both the fervent atmosphere and a home side who burst out of the blocks. Mexico created four chances inside the opening 10 minutes and, although John Yeboah struck the woodwork for Ecuador, they were second best throughout the opening period and unable to live with Mexico's intensity across the pitch. It was one of Mexico's most impress...

Curacao claimed their first ever World Cup point  There was a remarkable display from goalkeeper Eloy Room frustrated a wasteful Ecuador side. Author | Chris T Stadium | Kansas City Stadium Miami FC keeper Room produced a record-equalling 15 saves to deny the South Americans in Group E. The 37-year-old was in inspired form, matching USA goalkeeper Tim Howard's record for the most saves in a World Cup match. Howard made 15 saves against Belgium in 2014 in a game that went to extra time, conceding twice in a 2-1 defeat, but Room's clean sheet secured Dick Advocaat's side a historic draw. A closer analysis of what happened His first stop came after just three minutes and was arguably the finest of the evening as he denied Enner Valencia from close range. Watch | Pre match atmosphere John Yeboah was next to be thwarted before Room saved again from Valencia among six first-half stops. Room was even busier after the break as he denied Moises Caicedo, Pedro Vite, Kevin Rodriguez, ...

Ivory Coast edged past Ecuador in Philadelphia Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast a great start to the tournament. Author | James Y Stadium | Philadelphia Stadium It was a brilliant finish from the substitute, who guided the ball into the corner with his left foot after a powerful run from Wilfried Singo. The goal also brought an end to Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten run, which had stretched for almost two years. Making a huge impact from the bench Amad's omission from the starting line-up was a surprise as Ivory Coast returned to the World Cup for the first time in 12 years. However, he made a decisive impact from the bench, scoring the goal that gives his side a significant chance of progressing from Group E, which also features Germany and Curacao , and reaching the knockout stages for the first time in their history. Ecuador struck the woodwork three times but were unable to make the breakthrough, with John Yeboah and A...