who won the soccer match last night

Mexico won the soccer match last night, beating Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored in the first half, and Mexico advanced to the round of 16.

Quick Scoop

The result was a clean 2-0 win for Mexico, with both goals coming within nine minutes. The match was played on Tuesday night in Mexico City, and multiple reports confirm Mexico’s advance.

Match Result

• Winner: Mexico.

• Score: Mexico 2, Ecuador 0.

• Goal scorers: Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.

Context

This was a knockout-round match, so the win sent Mexico straight into the round of 16. It was also described as Mexico’s first World Cup knockout-stage win in 40 years.