Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night... The post Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats…