Ivory Coast secures a massive 1-0 victory over Ecuador, with substitute Amad netting a 90th-minute winner!

This puts them in prime position to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever.

Both sides had chances in the first half, with Ecuador hitting the crossbar twice through Yeboah's long-range stunner and Minda's close-range effort.

Ivory Coast came out with more intent after the break, but Wahi was denied by the crossbar from point-blank range.

Diomande was lively but skewed a big chance, and Yahia Fofana had to beat away a rocket from Plata.

Fae's side finally broke through, with their 1.68 xG topping Ecuador's 1.03.

Amad showed composure, guiding a left-footed finish into the bottom-left corner for the win.

Ecuador still fancies their chances, facing Curacao next, while Ivory Coast prepares for Germany.

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Full-Time

FULL-TIME!

Ivory Coast takes a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.

Caicedo takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself, but his corner is beaten away and the referee blows the final whistle!

We're past the seven minutes of added time, and Ecuador pushes forward, winning a corner.

This has to be the final play of the game.

Kossounou defends superbly against Hincapie, who initially had the jump on him.

Caicedo strides over to take the corner, but it comes to nothing.

Ivory Coast is almost over the line now.

Can Ecuador repay the faith of their thousands of adoring fans who made the trip to North America?

They could easily have had a goal or two already today — and they know it.

Seven minutes of added time here, and the drama might not be over yet!

Singo makes a brilliant surge up the field from center-back, delivering an inch-perfect pass for Amad to meet in stride!

GOAL!

IVORY COAST WINS IT IN THE 90TH MINUTE!

Singo strides freely down the right flank and his cut-back finds Amad waiting on the edge of the box.

The Manchester United wide man opens his body and tucks it away beautifully with his left foot, sending the ball drifting into the bottom-left corner.

The Elephants are in dreamland, while Ecuador can only rue their missed chances.

SUB: Doue, who was one foul away from a second yellow, is wisely withdrawn.

Kossounou comes on to see out the game.

Konan blocks an Ecuador shot, giving La Tri a corner.

Angulo trots over to take it, but the delivery comes to nothing.

Both sides seem content to settle for a point at this stage.