Ecuador breeze into second round

Published on Thursday 15 June 2006 16:22

Ecuador 3

Tenorio 8, Delgado 54, Kaviedes 92

Costa Rica 0

90 minutes in 90 words

The scoreline suggests that the game was one-sided. The scoreline is absolutely correct. From the moment the Costa Rican defence failed to deal with the cross Tenorio headed into their goal, Ecuador were comfortable, even if Costa Rica managed the occasional sally. Delgado's brilliant finish from a tight angle made the rest of the game a formality. Towards the end, Solis made a great run but Costa Rica's day was summed up when it was greeted with a great save. Finally, Mendez's ball was met by Kaviedes beautiful stretching finish.

Hero

Mendez's ball in for Kaviedes's goal was particularly fine.

Villain

It would have been more interesting if the Costa Rican attack had had their shooting boots on. And the midfield had functioned. And if the defence had ... you get the idea.

What have we learned?

Ecuador, who progress beyond the group stages for the first time, continue to improve.

Teams

Ecuador Mora, Espinoza (off 69), Reasco, Hurtado, De la Cruz, Mendez, Tenorio, Valencia (off 73), Castillo, Delgado, Tenorio (off 46)

Subs: Guagua 69, Urrutia 73, Kaviedes 46

Booked De la Cruz, Mora, Castillo

Costa Rica Porras, Sequeira, Marin, Wallace, Umana, Gonzalez (off 56), Solis, Centeno (off 84), Fonseca (off 29), Wanchope, Gomez

Subs Hernndez 56, Sabrio 29, Bernard 84

Booked Solis, Marin

Referee: Coffi Codjia