Mexico book spot in last 16 at vibrant Azteca Stadium
They will face winner of England v DR Congo on Monday (01:00 BST)
Quinones scores third World Cup goal; Jimenez doubles lead
Ecuador's Hincapie sent off in stoppage timefor covering mouth
Earlier, severe weather in Mexico City delays game by hour
FT: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Image source, Getty ImagesWe said at the top, it could be a special night, and so it proved for Mexico.
Everything came together for El Tri as they secured a last-16 spot, where they will face the winner of this evening's tie between England and DR Congo in Atlanta (17:00 BST).
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The biggest lesson for England has got to be the tempo and energy that Mexico play with. You squash that and you squash the crowd.
Yasin, Preston
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Mexico is making history and what a better place than Estadio Azteca. Proud to be Mexican
Jorge, Mexico City
FT: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Image source, OptaOk, so I know 30 is not loads, but look at where Raul Jimenez's touches came.
Everywhere. He was everywhere. He played like a man possessed. His love of playing for Mexico, in Mexico is evident in everything he has done.
He scored again, and should have had another, but in the twilight of his career he is enjoying a well-deserved moment in the sun.
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Ange Postecoglou
Former Australia manager on ITV
We did question the standard of Mexico, especially with the standard of their group. What we saw today was high quality football.
The whole nation is behind them, we've seen the scenes. If it will be England going down the Mexico, it's going to be like stepping into a different World Cup for them.
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Ange Postecoglou
Former Australia manager on ITV
Mexico were just able to deal with everything that Ecuador threw at them. The back four were outstanding, they were able to dismiss anything that Ecuador tried in the box.
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Jobi McAnuff
Former Crystal Palace and Reading winger on ITV
From the first whistle, they were the team that came out with aggression.
The front three had too much weight on them for Ecuador
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Told you I love stats, here's a corker...
Mexico’s 2-0 half-time lead was the first time they had led by more than one goals at half-time of a World Cup match ever.
This was their 64th World Cup match.
In truth they might have been further ahead, too.
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That's a very strong Mexican defence. England might struggle to score against them.
Mike, Ireland
Absolute head loss from Ecuador. Mexico have dominated this match - a worrying prospect for either England or DR Congo.
Shaun, Poland
FT: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Love stats, but these don't tell the whole story.
Ecuador were permitted to have the ball in the second half and challenged to find a way through the Mexico defence, and they could not.
Mexico scored from their two shots on target in the first half, but make no mistake, they were both incredible finishes, powerful and accurate.
I'll repeat, Ecuador conceded five goals in 18 qualifiers and finished second to Argentina. They were made to look very ordinary tongiht.
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These are some scenes on the pitch after the whistle. You know when you see something you know is special and realise it in the moment? Yeah, this is that.
Mexico have got better and better through the four games they have played. They are so connected with these fans, the smiles are pure and the confidence is sky high.
Gulp.
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Efan Ekoku
Former Nigeria striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
What a night and a great performance from the co -hosts. Disciplined, skilled, tenacious - there are so many things we can say about the deserving side.
When a home side is playing like that, it's so hard to stop. They are going to be so difficult to play against in the round of 16 - it will be a daunting task.
That was one of the best performances that I've seen from a Mexico side in a while.
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That red sums up Ecuador's night. Mexico have been great sure, but this Ecuador side is so so poor
Jack, Durham
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Mexico are through to the last 16 and will return to the Azteca on Sunday night to face either England or DR Congo.
Julian Quinones lashed their opening goal on the break and Raul Jimenez rifled a second nine minutes later as Mexico, powered by the energy of their partisan crowd, swept aside Ecuador in the first half.
They then sat back and soaked up plenty of pressure in the second to secure their first knockout win in nine attempts on a night for the ages in this grand cathedral of a football ground.
Piero Hincapie's night was ended a few minutes early as he became the second player to be sent off for covering his mouth in an exchange with an opponent. It summed up Ecuador's night as they wilted in the intensity of the Azteca.
We had an hour's delay due to severe weather before the game, but wow, was it worth the wait.
Sunday should be even more spectacular.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Moises Caicedo goes into the book for a late challenge.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Efan Ekoku
Former Nigeria striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesPiero Hincapie can afford to get sent off, his team is going home.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Pretty stupid, to be honest, especially given Miguel Almiron of Paraguay was made such an example of just a few days ago.
The Arsenal man can have no complaints as hes shown a straight red card after the VAR check.
Ecuador will finish the tournament with 10 men.
A fourth red card in Mexico City at this tournament.
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Oh here we go... Piero Hincapie looks like he might be seeing red here.
He covered his mouth in a heated exchange with an opponent.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Kendry Paez goes into the book for a hack on Orbelin Pineda, which draws huge cheers from the home fans as it wastes some more time.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Efan Ekoku
Former Nigeria striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesI think the party started about five minutes ago. Every Ecuadorian ball that's getting crossed inside is being sent away.
The fans here know they've won. It's been controlled tempo and aggression that you'd expect from a home side.
'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead
At a glance
Julian Quinones opens scoring for Mexico
Raul Jimenez doubles co-hosts' advantage
Mexico to face England or DR Congo next
Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a healthy advantage in a breathless first half and they produced a controlled display after the break to see the job through.
It means manager Javier Aguirre's side will again have the advantage of playing in Mexico City, when they meet either England or DR Congo in the next round on Sunday evening (02:00 BST on Monday).
A thunderstorm in Mexico's capital had pushed the kick-off back by an hour but once the storm clouds cleared, Ecuador found themselves unable to contend with the fervent atmosphere and a home side that started like a whirlwind.
Mexico carved out four chances inside the first 10 minutes and while John Yeboah hit the woodwork for Ecuador, they were distinctly second best and unable to match Mexico's intensity all over the pitch.
It was as strong a start as Mexico have made to any World Cup game in terms of chances created since the 1966 edition, and their passionate supporters did not have to wait long to be rewarded with an opening goal.
Colombia-born winger Quinones escaped down the left and cut inside before dispatching an unerring shot beyond Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez and into the roof of the net.
It was Quinones' third goal of the tournament and he turned provider shortly after when Wolves forward Jimenez found the top corner to ruthlessly punish a mistake by Ecuador centre-back Joel Ordonez on the edge of his own penalty area.
Sebastian Beccacece's side improved considerably after half-time but Gonzalo Plata's flick wide was the closest they came to reducing their arrears.
And an already disappointing affair for Ecuador ended on a sour note when, with the game over as a contest, Piero Hincapie become the second player at this tournament after Paraguay's Miguel Almiron to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time.
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Manager:Javier Aguirre
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
Manager:Sebastián Beccacece
Formation:4 - 4 - 2
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