Ecuador's 'other' Valencia sinks Honduras


Ecuador's Frickson Erazo celebrates after the final whistle of the 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada arena in Curitiba June 20, 2014. REUTERS/Henry Romero

CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) - Enner Valencia struck twice to give Ecuador a 2-1 World Cup win over Honduras on Friday and raise their hopes of making the last 16, leaving the Hondurans with only a first finals goal since 1982 as consolation.

France top group E with six points and a healthy goal difference while Ecuador and Switzerland each have three points. Honduras have lost twice and are facing likely elimination.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Man City still have a mountain to climb in title race, says Guardiola
Soccer-Puerta hopes Leverkusen success will bring a place in Colombia's Copa America squad
Soccer-Man City extend WSL lead, Bristol City relegated
Soccer-Luis Enrique's experimental season brings PSG 12th Ligue 1 title and maybe more
Soccer-PSG clinch record-extending 12th Ligue 1 title after Monaco lose at Lyon
Soccer-Napoli held to 2-2 draw by Roma after late Abraham header
Soccer-Manchester City keep pressure on Arsenal with 2-0 win over Forest
Soccer-Tottenham need Romero qualities, says Postecoglou
Soccer-Arsenal must keep feet on the ground after Spurs win says Arteta
Soccer-Lyon beat PSG to cruise into women's Champions League final

Others Also Read