PLAYER RATINGS: Koulibaly and Gueye excel, but Hincapie makes a costly error

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.

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.

Following the enthralling clash, Sportsmail has rated both teams' players...

Ecuador (4-3-3)

Hernan Galindez - Didn't do much wrong and was out of his goal quickly on occasions, but also made no notable saves. 6

Angelo Preciado - Struggled to deal with Ismaila Sarr down Senegal's left-side. 5

Felix Torres - Dealt well with Dia up top and put in some important clearances and blocks. 6

Piero Hincapie - No idea what he was doing for the penalty - a disastrous and clumsy challenge that put Ecuador up against it. 5

Pervis Estupinan - After being so impressive in Ecuador's first two games, the Brighton man struggled to impact the game here. 5

Alan Franco - Was poor in the first half as Ecuador were exposed early on before being hooked at half-time. 5

Carlos Gruezo - One of several Ecuador players who seemed frozen by the occasion - also subbed at the break. 5

Moises Caicedo - Not at his best today, but did score the all-important goal that had Ecuador in the box seat for qualification for a few minutes. 6.5

Gonzalo Plata - Ecuador's set pieces have been so good in this tournament but they, and Plata, were poor today. 6

Michael Estrada - Struggled up top against the physical Senegal back-line. 5

Enner Valencia - A star of the tournament but didn't impact the game whatsoever - looked as if he wasn't fully-fit after being stretchered off against the Netherlands. 5

Substitutes

Jose Cifuentes (on for Gruezo at half-time) - Worked hard in midfield but the South Americans were far from their best today. 6

Jeremey Sarmiento (on for Franco at half-time) - Made a difference on the left and looked bright - definitely one to keep an eye on for Ecuador and Brighton. 6.5

Djorkaeff Reasco (on for Estrada on 64mins) - Tried his best but Ecuador didn't really create any big late chances. 6

Jackson Porozo (on for Preciado on 85mins) - N/A

Senegal (4-3-3)

Edouard Mendy - Really didn't have much to do as Ecuador were very poor in creating chances, but did all he needed to with calmness. 6

Youssouf Sabaly - An outlet on the right-side and looked solid in attack and defence. 6.5

Kalidou Koulibaly - A man mountain at the back, heading everything away, while he popped up with his country's winner - heroic. 8

Abdou Diallo - Alongside Koulibaly those two are a formidably presence and Diallo was extremely solid. 7

Ismail Jakobs - Equally strong in defence, while also putting in some dangerous balls from set pieces. 7

Pathe Ciss - Ticked things over at the base of midfield and helped to protect his defence. 6.5

Pape Gueye - The Marseille man was combative in defence and provided quality in attack. 7

Idrissa Gana Gueye - Playing in an unfamiliar No 10 role, Gueye was brilliant and delivered a fantastic free-kick for the winner - something for Frank Lampard to think about perhaps. 7.5

Iliman Ndiaye - Showed glimpses of his undoubted talent in the first half but faded in the second. 6.5

Boulaye Dia - Worked hard up-front to occupy Torres and Hincapie, although he missed a golden chance early on. 6.5

Ismaila Sarr - Won and finished the first half penalty and was a constant menace on the left, often cutting in on his favoured right foot. 7.5

Substitutes

Nampalys Mendy (on for Ciss 75mins) - Was tidy and solid in helping to see the game out. 6

Bamba Dieng (on for Ndiaye 75mins) - Worked hard and won a couple of tactical fouls in the final minutes. 6

Pape Abou Cisse (on for Dia 90+5mins) - N/A