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PLAYER RATINGS: Kalidou Koulibaly leads from the front and Idrissa Gana Gueye excels in an unfamiliar role... but Piero Hincapie makes a costly error as Ecuador crash out

In another magical moment at this World Cup, Senegal secured qualification for the last-16 for the first time in 20 years after they defeated Ecuador 2-1 in Group A.

Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring from the spot after he was clumsily fouled by Piero Hincapie.

Moises Caicedo equalised from a corner, before Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibably netted a fine winner minutes later to send the Teranga Lions back in-front.

Senegal qualified for the last-16 of the World Cup after beating Ecuador 2-1 in Group A
It was a memorable win as the nation reached the knockout stages for the first time in 20 years

It was a memorable win as the nation reached the knockout stages for the first time in 20 years

Despite a late Ecuadorian onslaught, Senegal held firm and are likely to face England in the last-16 if the Three Lions are able to finish top of Group B.