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Mexico player ratings vs. Ecuador: Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones end El Tri's 40-year drought in the knockouts as dream continues
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Key Points:
- Raúl Rangel made a crucial first-half save that helped Mexico maintain a clean sheet during a tense opening period.
- Gilberto Mora and Roberto Alvarado each earned an 8/10 rating for their impactful attacking performances, with Alvarado recording three assists in a single World Cup for the first time in Mexico's history.
- Julián Quiñones scored a decisive goal and was key in calming Mexico's play, solidifying his role as the team's most effective attacker.
- Defensively, César Montes and Johan Vásquez provided stability, while Jesús Gallardo contributed important defensive interventions to preserve the clean sheet.
- Coach Javier Aguirre received high praise (9/10) for his tactical decisions, including starting Mora, which transformed Mexico's attack and led to a historic World Cup knockout-stage win for the team.
