Mexico takes a 1-0 lead over Ecuador after Julián Quiñones scores in the 22nd minute. Multiple accounts describe the goal as coming from a pass by Roberto Alvarado. Alvarado’s delivery sets up Quiñones inside the attacking area, where he receives the ball and finishes with a shot toward the first post. The strike beats Ecuador’s goalkeeper Galíndez, giving Mexico the advantage early in the match.
The scoring play is consistently reported with the same timing and sequence: Quiñones (“La Pantera”) is credited with the decisive finish, and the assist is attributed to Alvarado. With the score at 1-0, Mexico holds the lead heading forward from the minute-22 goal. The reports do not include additional match events or changes in scoring beyond this first goal.
