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1. 90+10'

   The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.

2. 90+9'

   Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.

3. 90+8'

   The current number of corner kicks is 3:8. 10:13 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.

4. 90+5'

   He’s off! Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) gets his marching orders from referee Slavko Vincic after the VAR review.

5. 90+4'

   It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Piero Hincapie (Ecuador), but referee Slavko Vincic must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!

6. 90+3'

   Kendry Paez (Ecuador) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.

7. 90+2'

   CHANCE! Orbelin Pineda (Mexico) fires just wide of the right post from inside the box after running onto a splendid pass from Erik Lira.

8. 90'

   The fourth official shows 9 min. of added time.

9. 90'

   Santiago Gimenez (Mexico) tries to play a through ball from just inside the box to Orbelin Pineda, but one of the defending players is alert to the danger and makes a timely interception.

10. 89'

    Jordy Caicedo (Ecuador) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.

11. 89'

    Yaimar Medina (Ecuador) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.

12. 88'

    Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) finds his teammate inside the box with a sweet pass. However, Jordy Caicedo wasn't able to finish and lost the ball.

13. 88'

    Angelo Preciado (Ecuador) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.

14. 86'

    Santiago Gimenez (Mexico) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

15. 85'

    The ball flies way wide of the left post as Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) produces an imprecise volley strike from long distance.

16. 83'

    14:4 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. Shots on target – 3:1.

17. 82'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.

18. 82'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The ball goes out of play. Ecuador are awarded a corner kick.

19. 80'

    Israel Reyes (Mexico) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Roberto Alvarado.

20. 80'

    Today's match ends for Julian Quinones who will be replaced by Orbelin Pineda (Mexico).

21. 79'

    Sebastian Beccacece has decided to make a change. Kendry Paez (Ecuador) replaces Nilson Angulo.

22. 79'

    It's time for a substitution. Jordy Caicedo (Ecuador) comes on in place of John Yeboah.

23. 77'

    Kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Slavko Vincic who sees an offensive foul.

24. 77'

    The attendance is 80824.

25. 76'

    Raul Rangel (Mexico) is able to continue to play.

26. 75'

    The game is interrupted now, Raul Rangel (Mexico) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

27. 74'

    Moises Caicedo dinks a lofted pass into the path of Kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador) inside the box, but his drive sails a whisker past the left post.

28. 74'

    Javier Aguirre has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Santiago Gimenez (Mexico) replacing Raul Jimenez.

29. 73'

    The referee allows time for a substitution. Luis Romo will be replaced by Obed Vargas (Mexico).

30. 73'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.

31. 72'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Ecuador will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

32. 71'

    The game gets underway again after that interruption.

33. 68'

    A cooling break is underway.

34. 67'

    The corner is bent into the box and met with a firm header by Johan Vasquez (Mexico), but it's just wide of the right post.

35. 67'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.

36. 67'

    Cesar Montes (Mexico) rises highest from the corner to head at goal, but his effort towards the underside of the crossbar is brilliantly kept out by the goalkeeper. Mexico force a corner. They send men into the box.

37. 67'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.

38. 66'

    Julian Quinones (Mexico) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball is out of play. Mexico will have a chance to score from a corner.

39. 65'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Yaimar Medina.

40. 64'

    Pedro Vite (Ecuador) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.

41. 63'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The linesman makes the right call and Ecuador will have a corner.

42. 62'

    A pass into the penalty area from Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) is intercepted by the defence.

43. 60'

    Pedro Vite (Ecuador) sends a long ball forward to Nilson Angulo, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Mexico will have a goal kick.

44. 59'

    Sebastian Beccacece prepares a substitution. Enner Valencia is replaced by Kevin Rodriguez (Ecuador).

45. 58'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Brian Gutierrez (Mexico) replaces Gilberto Mora.

46. 58'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) jumps into a tackle and Slavko Vincic signals a foul. Mexico win a free kick.

47. 57'

    Some patient build-up play from Ecuador as they look to unlock the defence.

48. 56'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.

49. 53'

    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) is caught offside, but it was a really close call.

50. 52'

    Cesar Montes (Mexico) sends a long ball forward to Julian Quinones, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Ecuador will have a goal kick.

51. 52'

    Gilberto Mora (Mexico) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort.

52. 51'

    Pedro Vite (Ecuador) controls a great pass from Gonzalo Plata on the edge of the box, steadies himself but his poor effort goes yards over the bar.

53. 51'

    Ecuador hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

54. 48'

    Poor challenge! Yaimar Medina (Ecuador) is penalised for tripping and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle.

55. 46'

    Excellent touch by Roberto Alvarado (Mexico)! He latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box and produces a shot goalwards which goes way wide of the left post.

56. 46'

    Angelo Preciado (Ecuador) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it.

57. 46'

    Half-time substitution. Joel Ordonez (Ecuador) will not participate anymore and Angelo Preciado is coming on.

58. 46'

    Sebastian Beccacece makes a half-time substitution. Yaimar Medina comes on in place of Alan Franco (Ecuador).

59. 46'

    The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.

60. 45+6'

    The end of the first half.

61. 45+5'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) works the corner short.

62. 45+5'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) was all set to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance. The ball goes out of play. Ecuador are awarded a corner kick.

63. 45+3'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick. His effort, however, goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Mexico will have a goal kick.

64. 45+3'

    Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) brings his opponent down. Slavko Vincic has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Ecuador.

65. 45+1'

    Alan Franco (Ecuador) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.

66. 45'

    There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.

67. 45'

    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) volleys the ball on the edge of the box after a rebound. It's a great effort and has Hernan Galindez scrambling, but it flies just wide of the right post.

68. 44'

    Hernan Galindez doesn't have to worry about that one. Gilberto Mora puts a cross in towards Raul Jimenez (Mexico), who is unable to keep his header on target from the centre of the box. He sends the ball high over the crossbar.

69. 42'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.

70. 42'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort. The referee blows his whistle, Ecuador are awarded a corner kick.

71. 41'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) launches a cross from the corner, but Raul Rangel is alert to thwart the effort.

72. 41'

    Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) attempts to find one of his teammates with a sweet pass into the box, but one of the defending players reacts well and intercepts the effort. Ecuador get a corner.

73. 40'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.

74. 40'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) places a shot from the edge of the box towards the top left corner, but Raul Rangel makes a terrific save to deny him. Nice play all round! It will be a corner kick for Ecuador.

75. 39'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) crosses the ball from the free kick, but it goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Mexico.

76. 38'

    Julian Quinones (Mexico) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent. Ecuador win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.

77. 35'

    Slavko Vincic blows for a foul after Nilson Angulo (Ecuador) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

78. 35'

    The current number of shots on target for both teams is 8:1. 2:0 – this is the current number of shots on target.

79. 35'

    Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) takes the corner, but the goalkeeper jumps and gathers the ball.

80. 33'

    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Ecuador will have a chance to score from a corner kick.

81. 33'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The ball goes out of play and Mexico will have a goal kick.

82. 31' 2 - 0

    Goal! Great link up play between Raul Jimenez (Mexico) and Julian Quinones gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the top right corner. 2:0.

83. 31'

    A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) but poses no threat.

84. 29'

    Enner Valencia (Ecuador) commits a rough challenge and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for an infringement. Mexico are awarded the free kick.

85. 28'

    The match can continue after the interruption.

86. 25'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

87. 22' 1 - 0

    Stunning strike! Julian Quinones (Mexico) latches on to a precise through ball from Roberto Alvarado before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top left corner from the edge of the area. Fantastic goal. The score is now 1:0.

88. 20'

    Willian Pacho (Ecuador) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Slavko Vincic has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

89. 19'

    Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for an infringement.

90. 18'

    John Yeboah (Ecuador) blows a big chance! He quickly whipped the ball from inside the box towards the net to beat the keeper, but his effort crashes against the left post.

91. 17'

    Julian Quinones (Mexico) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. The ball is behind the touchline and Ecuador will take a throw-in.

92. 16'

    The ratio of the ball possession is 62:38.

93. 15'

    Wasted opportunity. Gilberto Mora (Mexico) gets to the rebound inside the box and smashes the ball just wide of the right post.

94. 15'

    The ball is whipped in from the corner by Gilberto Mora (Mexico), but one of the defenders gets it clear.

95. 14'

    Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked. The ball goes behind for a corner. Mexico will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

96. 13'

    Hernan Galindez (Ecuador) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball.

97. 11'

    Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.

98. 11'

    Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Ecuador.

99. 7'

    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) is first to the cross from Luis Romo, but fires his header just past the left post from close range.

100. 6'

     Luis Romo (Mexico) receives a pass and tries his luck with a long-range powerful effort. His poorly placed shot lacks accuracy and flies miles wide of the right post.

101. 6'

     Gilberto Mora (Mexico) tries to threaten the goalkeeper as he takes the ball and fires from long range. The shot flies just over the crossbar!

102. 5'

     Gilberto Mora (Mexico) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.

103. 4'

     Mexico are seeing far more of the ball now.

104. 4'

     Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.

105. 3'

     Hernan Galindez (Ecuador) sends a long ball forward to Nilson Angulo, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball is out of play. Mexico will take a throw-in.

106. 2'

     Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Slavko Vincic signals.

107. 1'

     Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!