Ecuador v France Match of the Day Live

a dry day with temperatures typically in the high teens. Didier

Deschamps captained France to victory in the 1998 World Cup, now

he is aiming to win it as a coach. His French side have been imperious

so far but still need a point against Ecuador to be sure of

claiming top spot in Group E. It is a group that has averaged more goals

per game than any other so far. For the first time ever Switzerland and

Ecuador step outside by side to get their World Cup under way. Looking

to curl one M. -- in. Ecuador have the opening goal. My word, what a

thunderous header. Switzerland here, maybe they have got the sucker

punch? They have got a winner. What can we hope for from the French side

tonight? There are runners, is that a penalty? France lead Honduras.

Benzema. The goal-line technology has ruled it is in. They have a

bird. -- third. It is in. France have the early goal. Matuidi with

the second. In the blink of an eye. Look at the space they have got here

now, Olivier Giroud rolls it in for a third goal. Benzema, he will not

miss from there. Welcome to the party Moussa Sissoko. They are

having a ball. Lloris is beaten. What about that? Another classic

finish, absolutely raining goals here now. It is Carlo Costly, site

of Gaul exclusion Mark deflection is awkward, it is end. The recovery is

complete. The French goal difference means

only a heavy defeat can prevent them from qualifying. Switzerland know

that if they can better Ecuador's result they can go through. All to

play for, we will be concentrating on events in Rio de Janeiro. For

some of the supporters it is all too much. If you want to watch the

Switzerland Honduras game there is live coverage on BBC Three. That

match being played in Manaus. We are joined in the studio by Alan

Shearer, Chris Waddle and Juninho. Once of Middlesborough. We will come

onto the game soon but first an update on Lee Suarez. The Liverpool

striker has until 9pm UK time to respond after Fifa opened

disciplinary charges against him for apparently biting Italian defender

Giorgio Chiellini. It is suggested he could face a ban of up to two

years. But a spokesman has said the disciplinary committee does not yet

have all the elements to discuss the matter, we cannot speak about what

could potentially happen. After the game Suarez did face the cameras.

He thinks we are making a meal of it. We will keep you up-to-date with

any developments throughout it. We will keep you up-to-date with

but for now what concentrate on the match. You know Didier Deschamps,

you played with him at Marseille, he has got what it takes the lead? Yes,

definite winner. Brilliant at breaking up the play, his attitude

was always first class. We have dug out the archives and find some

action of you in your glory days at Marseille. This is one hell of a

break from you. It is a great run, brilliant bit of skill, but quite

possibly one of the worst dives I have ever seen. Gayle that would

have worked in the World Cup. Definite yellow card. France have

been shining. Stark contrast, there was the first leg of the play-off

against Ukraine and got beat 2-0. The headlines where is this the

worst French team ever? In the second leg they beat them, enter the

tournament full of confidence, now they are scoring goals for fun.

tournament full of confidence, now don't think it is a particularly

strong group but it is not their fault, they can only beat what is in

front of them and eight goals shows you how they will play. Ecuador

qualified ahead of Uruguay, should France be worried? It is clear and

obvious that Ecuador are the weakest South American side. But they have a

Colombian manager, tries to play the Colombian way without the same

quality of players. They want to play fast. But sometimes the quality

is not there. It was the final round of games in Group F, we start with

Argentina against Nigeria. COMMENTATOR: This is the fourth time

these teams have met at a World Cup finals. Di Maria, of the post, of

the goalkeeper, knocked in on the rebound, Argentina have the early

lead here in Porto Alegre. Who else but Lionel Messi? The worst possible

beginning for Nigeria. They have got an equaliser! Musa strikes back

almost immediately for Nigeria. The Argentina supporters hoping that

their hero can do what he does best. Messi strikes, extraordinary! Musa.

He might be a way here, too-too! Musa with his second goal of the

match. Twice now he has equalised for Nigeria. Lavezzi will take the

corner. Garay. 3-2. Rojo with the final touch. Argentina back in

front. In the other match Iran needed to beat Bosnia to stand any

chance of qualifying but they were soon behind in Salvador, Edin Dzeko

scoring from 25 yards. He then set up Pjanic for the second. Iran

pulled one back with 11 up Pjanic for the second. Iran

remaining, Ghoochannejhad opening the Iranian account. Vrsajevic with

the third for Argentina. -- Bosnia. Let's recap out that leaves the

final table. Nigeria advanced despite the defeat.

Messi is sparkling in this tournament, another two cracking

goals. Whenever he got near the ball there were two or three around him,

the pressure on this guy was immense, was he going to turn up and

he came to life in the second half against Bosnia, and did the same in

the second game. Today, what else can we say? He is a genius. He only

played an hour as well. He has got that special talent hasn't he?

Football wise he has not been what you see in Barcelona shirt, but

would at this free kick. -- look at. Everyone has been saying all these

things about players, if you do a trick well you will be to ever in

front of you and he does it better than anyone else. Juninho, Messi is

such an extraordinary talent, but Argentina look a bit weak in other

areas? Yes, conceding two goals. The game is open wide, it is worrying me

when Argentina maybe get the better sides with more quality because

there are gaps at the back. France now that I draw the night will see

them face Nigeria in the second round. We can cross to the stadium

to hear from Dan Walker and Danny Murphy. Still in the high 20s here,

France have made a number of changes, sex in total -- six. They

are in a great position. Yes, because they have scored so many

goals, largely down to the hugely impressive Benzema. Fourth

favourites for the World Cup now. A few French journalists are saying

that we should not forget they do not have their best player, Franck

Ribery did not even make it. We were talking about them defensively when

they come up against better quality teams, they have not quite got

enough to win it, when they come up against real quality they might

struggle. Some people saying they have not really been tested, what

challenge will Ecuador pose? They have gone for an extra midfielder

rather than two strikers which is strange considering they have to win

the game, but they have got quality, Enner Valencia, Antonio Valencia,

and Montero. They have got pace to play on the counter but they will

have to go for it which will make it exciting. I am trying to blend in

but then I realise when I got here I needed a full head of hair, and

olive skin. Nice sweater he was wearing. This is Ecuador starred

World Cup, their best performance came in 2006 when they reached the

last 16 on the to be beaten by England. It is not too long ago that

Ecuador their World Cup debut was in 2002.

This is now the third tournament. The aim is to recall 2006 when they

made the second round before falling to a David Beckham free kick. But

they have left themselves with a lot to do after an opening defeat to

Switzerland in what always looked like being a key group game. In a

space of few stoppage time seconds possible victory turned into

heartbreaking defeat. The young star Jefferson Montero can glide past his

marker on either side but his end product can be frustrating. On the

other wing Ecuador will expect more from Captain Antonio Valencia. The

coach has been disappointed with his contribution so far are delighted

with that of Enner Valencia, the replacement for Christian Benitez

who died tragically young last year. A former winner or a wingback who

has suddenly blossomed into a striker, the number 13 is on a hot

streak having scored in his last six internationals and has all three of

Ecuador 's internationals and has all three of

Ecuador goals in this tournament. He will have to rise to the occasion

once more if the men from the mountain capital are to keep

climbing through the competition. This is how Ecuador line-up. The

mean guess previously worked as a bus conductor -- Dominguez.

wingers, Jefferson Montero and Antonio Valencia. Upfront, Enner

Valencia will by an unfamiliar role as lone striker, with Caicedo

dropped. He has been very impressive. He was a winger,

dropped. He has been very recently been moved to centre

forward. Big guy, can score goals, will be dangerous from set pieces. A

tap in there, right place, right time. He has seven goals in his last

six games, so he's absolutely full of confidence. That will be

interesting. I like the two wingers. We know Valencia, hard-working, can

deliver, Montero is a talented player. They get in great positions,

now they have found a goal-scorer, they are playing better football.

Most of the South American and Central American teams have played

well in this tournament. But picks me happy is to see all the nations

come to the World Cup, playing with the mentality to

come to the World Cup, playing with are in the next round. So like Costa

Rica, Colombia, Chile. And Ecuador likes to play football. Of course,

they are dependent on Valencia, we expect him to play well again. Teary

Henri is back in New York, preparing for the resumption of the MLS season

but he gave us his verdict on the current crop of French players

before he left. Every time we perform for the World

Cup, when we don't perform, it's horrible.

Cup, when we don't perform, it's going to have

Cup, when we don't perform, it's see in the team that togetherness.

Something we didn't have for a very long time. Deschamps has that habit

to make people be good and play better. He's a legend for us in

France. Basically, when you have a legend as your boss, you

unconsciously listen a bit more. He talks to you, you are like, OK,

yes, he has done it at the highest level, he must know what he's

talking about. I think when you look at the back,

Debuchy is playing well, Patrice Evra is back to his best, in the

middle, Cabaye and Pogba are playing well, people didn't know a lot about

Valbuena, but he is a very good player. People are coded talk about

Benzema, obviously he has been outstanding but for us to be good,

he has to be good. The fans begin our falling back in

love with the team. You want to watch the team. The other thing

people are thinking now is we can win it, if we can win it, so be it,

it would be great to have another star on the shirt. But above all,

the happiness is about finally having a good team again. You can

sense that the team is growing, and you wonder what they can do in two

years time, at home in Euro 2016. If they have a great tournament, just

imagine that team, two years older, back home! If they can grab some

moments from the scum petition, be careful. If only he could be just a

bit cooler, he might have a television future! Lets have a look

at Didier dish umps. He has made six changes from the victory over

Switzerland. You go Lloris captains the side, plenty of experience,

unlike the defenders. Sakho is the only player in the back four to keep

his place, Koscielny comes in alongside him. 20-year-old Digne of

PSG at full-back. Schneiderlin of Southampton makes his first start

for France. Pogba and Matuidi will offer plenty of energy. Upfront, and

some are Robert to a central role with support from Sissoko and

Griezmann. He could have had about six goals so far, Benzema. I like

him, good player. Any position along the front line, he is a threat. He

likes to run in behind, he can obviously score goals, he didn't

have his best game in the Champions' League final, he lasted just over an

hour, but given chances, he will score goals. And he is also

benefiting from the side that is actually playing positive, attacking

football, looking to get balls in the box early. And he's doing it for

them. This was bad, blowing the whistle as he kicked it, he was

robbed! He lost quite a bit of weight as well before the

tournament, he has gotten itself really fit. What do you think to

France, they play open, attacking? They were surprise, they didn't play

well in qualifying, and they came without their best player, Franck

Ribery. So no one expects them to play so well. But about Benzema, he

is the player missing in the Brazilian squad. There is talk about

this group not been the strongest, so bigger tests lie ahead for

France. I agree, but that is not their fold. They have started the

tournament really well, they have shown their intentions, the way they

are going to play, for 33, its positive, getting the ball into the

box early. And that suits Benzema, because he's quick, he likes going

in behind and causes defenders problems. That is the one thing

defenders don't like to do, running towards their own goal. They were so

close to going out in the play-offs, they came from 2-0 down

against Ukraine, one dodgy goal and here they are, on the brink of the

last 16, they would play Nigeria, you would front of them. Nobody will

want to play France, they are a young side, with a lot of quality.

They really are a team who people will not want to play. If you get a

French team and there is harmony in the camp, Deschamps has left big

names out, when you get a competent French team, they can beat anybody.

They have made so many changes, we are about to find out how good their

squad is committed is what I am forward to see it -- ceiling. How

should Ecuador play? They need to play with courage, they have

expectation, I expect them to play the same. They have four players

with a yellow card, but they need to concentrate to get the next round.

Don't forget, Switzerland against Wanderers is live on BBC Three. For

us, France against Ecuador. Good evening, everybody. The group

winners will play Nigeria on Monday in Brasilia. Runners-up will take

Argentina in Sao Paulo on Tuesday. It should be France against Nigeria,

it could be Ecuador against Argentina. Tonight will decide in

the Maracana. # Y tu frente, tu frente radiosa

Mas que el sol contemplamos lucir # Los primeros los hijos del suelo

Que soberbio, el Pichincha decora # Te aclamaron por siempre senora

Y vertieron su sangre por ti # Dios miro y acepto el holocausto

Y esa sangre fue germen fecundo # Allons enfants de la Patrie

Le jour de gloire est arrive L'etendard sanglant est leve

# L'etendard sanglant est leve # Entendez-vous dans les campagnes

Mugir ces feroces soldats # Aux armes, citoyens

Formez vos bataillons # Marchons, marchons

# Qu'un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons

# Amour sacre de la Patrie One coach, Reinaldo Rueda of

Ecuador, who never played at the highest level, and we saw the other,

Deschamps, who did just about the greatest thing any footballer can

do, back in 1998, he lifted the Golden Globe to the sky in the stead

of France. Now he bids to take France into the last 16 of this

World Cup, some 16 years later. And there is a great travelling French

support in Rio tonight. The onus is on Ecuador, they could lose and go

through, or they could win and go out but if they get nothing, they

are relying on Wanderers for favours.

They have pace and strength upfront. One change to the side, Caicedo is

left out, Arroyo comes in. One change to the side, Caicedo is

the side are on yellow cards, including Monteiro and Enner

Valencia. Losing them would be very damaging. The referee this

Valencia. Losing them would be very is an Ivorian. He took charge of

Chile's wing over Australia on day two of this World Cup, two very

familiar skippers, of course, Antonio Valencia for Ecuador and

Lloris, captain and in goal for France. They are ranked seven places

below England, by the way. They make six changes. Schneiderlin wins only

his second cap, bodhran is ill, Debuchy, every, Giroud on the bench.

They could join the Netherlands and come on be as the only sides to

reach the last 16 so far with 100% come on be as the only sides to

records -- the Netherlands and Colombia. Belgium are the only other

team who could do that. Philip Neville is alongside me, it is a

beautiful evening, crackling atmosphere, and a crucible of a

stadium. France have almost got this group in the bag but not quite.

Ecuador really need something. It is a perfect evening for football. I'm

really looking forward to seeing this French side, since the

play-off, they have galvanised the spirit in the team, we haven't seen

it for the last four years. spirit in the team, we haven't seen

not a night to be a defender. The referee is poised, it will be

Ecuador in the yellow shirts kicking from left to right in the first 45

minutes against the French, all in white. Views of football grounds

don't come any better than that! Who is going through from this

group? The danger for France is if they don't win the group, then their

last 16 opponents would be Argentina. And if that is not a

carrot, I don't know what is. Ecuador will take the game against

Argentina, they just want to get through.

the French. Matuidi has had a good tournament already.

Paul Pogba getting an early touch and finding Cissokho.

Benzema lurking on the edge of the penalty area. Cleared away only as

far as Schneiderlin. Griezmann. Ecuador happy to see it go behind.

The left-back well forward already. Good positive start from France, I

think we have already been one of the most exciting teams in that

meant. Before the World Cup they were not on anyone's list to win the

tournament, they have almost snuck under the radar really. The strength

and depth of the team, managed to make changes, great blend of youth

and experience. Good point by Alan Shearer, because of the changes we

will get a better idea of how much strength in depth there is in the

squad, because in a tournament you do need that. Throw into Ecuador. So

important when you get to the last 16, you have got all your players

fit and fresh, that is when it matters really.

Erazo plays for flamenco in this stadium, this is their home stadium.

He came here in January and has not played with much distinction,

conceded a penalty in the state championship final. It might be a

familiar ground but not necessarily so far are happy ground for him.

Lucas Digne has done well. France have started brightly. Big night for

Morgan Schneiderlin, Southampton 's centre midfielder. Drafted into the

squad as a replacement for the injured Clement Grenier. Here he is

making his first start for his country. Like a lot of Southampton

players, had a fantastic season. I think what we have seen early on is

how quick the French turn defence into attack and I think that has

been the strength this World Cup, most teams have been

counterattacking and I think the French have been best that it so

far. Not the best clearance you have ever

seen. Benzema did not quite get onto it.

French free kick. Firewall on Moussa Sissoko -- fouled. I thought the do

his goal in that victory over Switzerland magnificently. He only

scored in two matches all season for Newcastle Moussa Sissoko, but the

side put into the corner was magnificent. He is not known for his

goal-scoring. Here he is. Moussa Sissoko could not control. I

think it is important for Ecuador particularly in the midfield area

where the French have three players to match them up in there. You have

got Michael Arroyo dropping onto Morgan Schneiderlin to make sure

they do not get outnumbered. It is a little per, you would not say a huge

change from Reinaldo Rueda, but a bit of a tweak designed to give

themselves more presence in midfield I would think. I don't think Enner

Valencia has touched the ball yet. Lucas Digne preferred in the squad

to Manchester City 's Gael Clichy. Laurent Koscielny's touch was a bit

heavy. Ecuador throw. A lot of calls for Samir Nasri to be called

heavy. Ecuador throw. A lot of calls Didier Deschamps has

heavy. Ecuador throw. A lot of calls young left-back. Has not played much

for Paris Saint-Germain this season. Interesting that two of the most

impressive sides in the tournament this season are missing the biggest

players, Colombia without Radamel Falcao and France without Franck

Ribery, but it does not seem to have affected either yet. Benzema making

a run in the middle but it will not reach him, it is bit behind, corner.

That is the second time we have seen Matuidi make the run into that

channel. So much athleticism, Matuidi. Watched him

channel. So much athleticism, this season. So difficult to track

as a midfield player. French corner. Griezmann to take. Towards the near

post. Half Valencia I think. Ayovi is forward.

Touch from Griezmann. Paul Pogba. Valencia I think. Ayovi is forward.

came to Paredes. Enner Valencia in the middle. Goalkick. Montero, who

is lightning fast, could not manage to get away from the French

defenders. There has been a goal in the other match, Switzerland against

on Judas. This is in most Mac. Shaqiri with the early goal for

Switzerland. That makes things even Switzerland. That makes things even

more pressing from Ecuador. Because it Switzerland win the move to six

points and Ecuador will have to beat the French. That is not the news

Reinaldo Rueda was hoping for. the French. That is not the news

on the replay there, I think Sakho was

on the replay there, I think Sakho out. Lucky the referee did not spot

it or he would have been off. Something you cannot do in the

opposition box, for your elbows around. -- throw your elbows around.

Lucas Digne could not control the pass, he looks so lightweight,

Griezmann, the number 11 on the left-hand side. Playing on the left

wing but he is so intelligent, coming inside. Both French winners

wing but he is so intelligent, come inside into the little pockets,

so difficult to mark. 20 goals for Real Sociedad last season.

Manchester United played against them twice this season and a lot of

the pre-match talk was about Griezmann, he is good in the era, a

lot of goals from crosses. -- good in the air. As the group stands with

Switzerland leading on Judas in Manaus it means Ecuador are going

out -- leading Honduras. These Ecuador players will know

exactly what is going on in the other game but it is so important

they do not get carried away. Paul Pogba forward. Griezmann trying to

wriggle through to Pogba forward. Griezmann trying to

Griezmann with the shot, did not really trouble domain -- Dominguez.

Did not quite get the shot, coming off the left-hand side, he is a goal

threat for France. Every time France get possession, the Ecuador back

four and midfield dropped to the edge of the box. Didier Deschamps

has options, he can change things, mix it up and keep people fresh.

Ecuador in the third World Cup. Lost out to England in the last 16 in

2006. Enner Valencia. Sakho with the challenge, did well to get some sort

of cross. The referee blows the whistle and says the French can have

a free kick. A bit lately, Michael Arroyo. Bit of a shoulder barge. Any

time Enner Valencia gets the ball it is so important that Jefferson

Montero and Antonio Valencia get up and support him. We have not seen

Jefferson Montero on the ball yet but he has got such speed and

quality on the ball. Not a great credence by Hugo Lloris. -- a great

clearance. Ecuador throw. Michael credence by Hugo Lloris. -- a great

Arroyo comes to collect it. That is not a very good clearance either.

The block was a good one, did the job from Frickson Erazo. The

Ecuadorian supporters do outnumber the French as you would expect. I

think even though France want to win the game tonight, keep up their 100%

record going and keep the rhythm in the tournament it is all about

energy management for Didier Deschamps, making sure the players

are fresh and ready for the last 16 game. Which, if they win the

are fresh and ready for the last 16 and that is how it stands at the

moment, would be against Nigeria. Kiefer the French, they will

obviously be aware that if they don't win the group they will be

playing Argentina which is not top of your lists of things to do this

early in the competition. They will want to win the group, keep the

rhythm up, keep the excitement in the play. Keep the confidence

building. They have snuck under the radar as I said. Such a different

scenario from the French in South Africa four years ago, starting with

a dismal 0-0 draw with Uruguay and then comfortably beaten by Mexico

and in the last game when it had all gone really peer shaped, with all

due respect to South Africa, even baby the French. -- even they beat

the French. Cissokho tried to turn and control but could not get

anything on it. Did not quite time his run there, Cissokho. Quite a

clever chip from Paul Pogba. Just needed some height on it. What is

your assessment of Paul Pogba, the former Manchester United man? I saw

a lot of him as a young player in the youth teams at Manchester

United. For me he is one of the complete young midfield players in

world football. I think you can be as good as that, he is only 21,

having experience at Juventus all the time. One thing he does do as a

young player he works hard at his game, wants to be the best midfield

player in the world. One that perhaps we should not have let go?

Just one of those things where agents get involved, you cannot

control it once they do. That was a terrific drive from Sissoko on the

volley. A decent save by Dominguez. Wonderful technique from Sissoko.

Erazo didn't clear the ball properly, it just set up nicely for

him. Enner Valencia is the man down at

the moment, Hugo Lloris puts the ball out of play so he can get some

treatment. He holding his ankle. One of the

four on a yellow card. He holding his ankle. One of the

through is key, they have just got to try and get through, and if they

are going to do that, they need him! It was just a clash of the legs.

Going back to France, they are getting a lot of joy down this

left-hand side, with Griezmann and Digne.

He didn't seem to be in a hurry to get up. Christian Noboa is getting

some words in his ear from the dugout. He has had a great World

Cup, Enner Valencia, it is now seven goals in his last six internationals

for Ecuador. Doesn't look terribly happy there, though. He's not

walking well there. That's the last thing Ecuador need, particularly

with the record he has got in the tournament. He is this trike and

they have been struggling to find, they only scored 20 goals in 16

World Cup qualifying matches -- the striker. Chucho Benitez died last

year, he had scored four goals for them in qualifying. But Enner

Valencia has been a real success since moving inside. I think

Valencia has been a real success be back on. He has got

Valencia has been a real success problem tonight.

Valencia has been a real success him, he's on his own up there

tonight. It is so important that Antonio Valencia and Montero join in

as quickly as they can. I remember France playing Spain in

2006 in Hanover, there were hardly any Frenchman there, hardly a fan to

be found. Here we are, several thousand more miles

be found. Here we are, several everywhere! Even with the French

media, we have been in the media Centre today, even they have been

galvanised by Deschamps over the His touch just got away

for the ball. -- had to go for the ball.

support to Enner Valencia but he was more helping at his left-back there.

Given away really carelessly by Matuidi! Lloris came out and made it

his. Montero couldn't get onto it either.

The ball, really sloppily Montero couldn't get onto it either.

by Matuidi, out of context of his tournament.

Sakho scored twice in the 3-0 win over Ukraine that salvaged France's

World Cup qualifying campaign, having lost the first leg in Kiev

2-0. The whipped ball in his well -- is

well dealt with. France just need to improve the final cross. Ecuador

have brought Montero over to his right hand side and pushed Antonio

Valencia in behind Enner Valencia. Arroyo has gone over to that

left-hand side. Hoping to give Montero more of the ball.

The odds were stacked against him, the angle was even worse than the

odds. There we see the pace of Enner

Valencia. That was Pogba and Noboa. I think it was six of one, that one.

I think Noboa got some of the ball. Enner Valencia got past Sakho there,

the angle was just too cute. An intriguing one tomorrow, Germany

versus the USA. On the red button, you can follow Portugal against

honour. -- Ghana. That one is wide open.

Switzerland, leading Honduras in Manaus by one goal to zero, which

means Ecuador have to win this match, or they are out.

A good passage of play there from Ecuador, first bit of possession

they have had in the game. Schneiderlin did well. This is now

Ecuador's best spell of the game. I think the change of Montero to this

right-hand side was probably done as a defensive move, because Digne was

possibly the biggest threat so far. But they have got a foot in the game

now. Pogba is fouled on the French have a free kick.

Ecuador will be aware of the situation, there is a long way to

go, things could change in Manaus, but they can't put all their hopes

on Honduras, they have too much Switzerland's result. Switzerland,

coming in today's final games with a worse goal difference than it so

both teams were to draw, Ecuador would go through.

I don't think he had any need to shoot there, he is not known for his

goal-scoring. There is Giroud. Looks happy enough. You get the impression

he is a bit difficult to keep happy on occasion, but things are looking

good. As a group, they all the cabbie. It

is not something we have always seen from the French squad, particularly

in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. And they are hosting Euro

26. -- Euro 2016. Pens are has been very quiet so far,

Ecuador will be happy about that. -- Benzema has been.

Just over the top for Benzema! Goalkeeper came and barely made any

acquaintance of the ball -- with the ball at all. Probably the best ball

of the match so far. In a bugbear of mine in this tournament, keepers

coming out and not catching the ball.

He did just get a very, very faint finger to it. Doesn't alter the fact

that he was fortunate. Speaking to some French journalists before, they

said that Ben Zimmer has benefited more than anyone with the injury to

Franck Ribery -- Benzema has benefited. There has been too much

reliance on Ribery. He needs to perform, Ben Zimmer, he is the most

experienced forward. He had never scored tournament finals before this

World Cup. And he has got three in two matches here.

They had to be careful, Ecuador, in the end it was the French but that

was high. -- foot. He has been quite quiet so far, Benzema. I think when

Giroud plays, he likes to come off this side.

Benzema, untainted by the last French World Cup, when he wasn't

part of the squad, but he has played in two European jumping ship finals.

Matuidi is OK, I am not so sure about Noboa. And he had a goal which

should have maybe been allowed at the end of the game, he would have

been tournament top scorer, as well as that penalty he missed. He would

have had five! Golden boots have been one with five goals!

What I like about this French squad is they have so many options, they

have Valbuena, Giroud on the bench. They can make an impact on the game.

They could go a long way in this tournament. I'm pleased to say that

Noboa would appear to be OK. So obviously there is blood.

blood is running, you are not allowed to

blood is running, you are not as if it is going to do the job for

me, I have to say! He looks like a man in need of stitches rather than

a pair of fishnet! go on wearing something like that!

Just put a bit of gasoline on and get on with it. -- gasoline.

the precision. -- the pass. Montero has not really figured in the game

much at all, not been able to use his pace but he might now. Enner

Valencia ahead of him. his pace but he might now. Enner

poor ball. Matuidi getting a foot in.

It was a poor pass, sloppy pass from Jefferson Montero. Had no need to

pass it, could have gone straight at the heart of the back four. What the

French are doing so quickly, as soon as Ecuador get the

French are doing so quickly, as soon sprinting up to it, not giving them

any time to get it into the front players. Guagua taking a massive

chance they are. He has actually fouled Matuidi. More news from

Manaus, Switzerland have doubled their lead. It is Shaqiri again.

With 31 minutes played in the concluding matches in this group

here in the manner can -- Estadio Do Maracana 0-0.

Ecuador will need to improve their performance at the moment because

they do not look like a side that are going to score a goal at the

moment. And we don't know how many they will need to get through but

they will certainly have two win it Switzerland win and that is how it

looks at the moment. I think they will need to show more ambition,

particularly in the second half, don't be surprised if at half-time

the Ecuador coach brings on Caicedo. A lack of

the Ecuador coach brings on Caicedo. so far, and we have not seen

anything from the wingers. That is one change she has got up his

sleeve, tube bring on the big, burly centre forward Caicedo. Enner

Valencia in the middle. Straight into the midriff of Hugo Lloris.

Nice idea of the outside of the right foot. You could see what he

was trying to do, the outside of his right foot, Enner Valencia in the

middle, just escapes Sakho. I think because the French

full-backs are playing so high there is space to counterattack for

Ecuador in the wide is space to counterattack for

isolate Koscielny and Sakho. Benzema in the middle, has Digne

overrun it? He has. Another poor cross from Digne. The

final cross has let France down so far in this half. Got into really

good positions, men in the box, Benzema, Pogba, Matuidi. Just needs

a good delivery. Didier Deschamps lost five of his first 11 games as

manager of France. lost five of his first 11 games as

appears to be going swimmingly. Enner Valencia and Lucas Digne

underneath it, Enner Valencia gets the decision. The shot instantly

blocked by Laurent Koscielny. Sakho flamboyantly gives it to Digne.

Ten minutes of the first half to go. Get the feeling that France are

playing within themselves. When you make sex changes sometimes it is

difficult to find the rhythm in your passing -- sex

if they can make that many changes and still be pretty much comfortable

it can board well for their future in the competition. -- board well.

-- the run from Cissokho again. The

third time we have seen Paul Pogba try to chip it in behind. Obviously

see that as a weakness. That is just giving the ball away.

Does nothing for them. Ecuador playing so deep, so difficult to get

the ball into Enner Valencia, need to build it through the midfield.

Paredes strong, free kick. Caught between a rock and a hard place

Ecuador because they are working overtime just to keep the French

out, they cannot lose the game because that would be the

out, they cannot lose the game them but they also need to win it.

Fully employed just keeping it 0-0 at the moment. As it stands that

would not be enough. Playing with too much beer in the game at the

moment. They need to go for it -- too much fear. If they

moment. They need to go for it -- Ecuador, that last bit of belief

might disappear. Good save Dominguez. Pretty good header as

well from Pogba. Billion header from Paul Pogba. -- brilliant. I think

that Seve was one for the cameras. -- save. Griezmann to have another

go from the corner. In it goes and out it goes.

Griezmann jumping. Antonio Valencia here. Free kick.

Here is the save. Wonderful header from Paul Pogba. The neck muscles,

just tipped it over. Best ball of the game, lost his marker, just

pulled off the shoulder which is difficult to defend.

Nine goals in 51 games for Juventus last season. Paul Pogba, and very

decent return from his position in midfield.

Paredes trying to prevent France from taking a quick throw. Some slow

first half is in this World Cup and the second hearts have got better

and quicker. -- second half needs a bit of help up there, the

Ecuador number 13. But they Enner Valencia, back post, Hugo

Lloris with the save, smashed away by Sakho, but not very effectively.

Might come by Sakho, but not very effectively.

Antonio Valencia, strong staff from Matuidi and Valencia. Ecuador

suddenly threatening, bursting into life. More yellow shirts around the

French penalty area than there have been almost all game. Almost got

some return but they have gone back to the goalkeeper.

It was the leap from Enner which beat Digne at the far post.

Rather which beat Digne at the far post.

out of it there by Ecuador by giving it back to the goalkeeper. When the

ball came back it back to the goalkeeper. When the

Valencia, because of the pressure they had built up he

Valencia, because of the pressure the ball straight back into the box.

Ecuador, in qualification for this World Cup, they were fourth, the

last automatic place, just ahead of Uruguay on goal difference. But they

did not win a single game away from home in eight matches. They prefer

being on home soil. Quick off his line near, Dominguez. Had to be,

because Griezmann had played a quick 1-2 with Benzema. Maybe they

because Griezmann had played a quick change their tactics and be a bit

more adventurous in the second half? This was their chance. Look at the

leap, that is incredible how high he gets off the floor. Quite a simple

save from Lloris in the end. A fantastic week. -- leap.

Lost it. Benzema. Great change of direction, good coral on it as well

but straight into the goalkeeper really. -- good.

We have seen a couple of these in this tournament where you set it

outside the post, the goalkeeper had read it well. Good sliding

interception from Sagna. Antonio Valencia with a bit

The referee 's whistle... Things are looking up a bit for Ecuador.

Playing with a bit more speed. Going back to that chance for Enner

Valencia, when you have got a striker that can rise and head the

ball with that kind of quality you have got to keep putting the ball

into the box, getting the crosses in. Did not have another yellow

shirt within 35 yards of him there. They have been forcing the ball into

Enner Valencia when they have got men in midfield who they can build

up through. I think Sakho and Koscielny have had an easy game of

it so far. They have not been tested. Paul Pogba over the top,

cannot find Benzema. Is carrying Benzema one of their world 's great

strikers or one of the world is very good strikers? I think he is nearly

a great striker, I am not sure he is at the same level as van Persie,

Ronaldo, messy, but at a tournament like this is where he can announce

themselves up there with the likes of those. Moving into a minimum of

two added minutes at the end of the half. Sakho, who was a doubt for

this game with a thigh injury, is down, holding his head here.

Valencia and Pogba having a little chat, former Manchester United

colleagues. Sakho is OK. Purely accidental. When you are

coming in from the sides, you have to use your arm as leverage. It

wasn't like the incident in the box, looked to cancer -- counter.

Hopefully in the second half, we will see more.

Smashed away by Minda. The referee blows his whistle and we have a

match in the Maracana at the moment between one team that doesn't need

to win and one team that doesn't have the ability to win. As a

result, France look they're going through and Ecuador look like they

are going out. Enner Valencia with a good header, dealt with by Lloris.

But likewise for France, a good header bringing the save from

Dominguez. I think we have been spoiled so far

at this World Cup. It is not permit entertaining so

far. Ecuador, the players know that they are playing the game of their

lives. So they need to improve, they need to get Valencia Moore in the

game, the players need to get forward. They need to go for it. I

expect the second half will be an open game. The French have made a

number of changes. At some point, Ecuador have two really go for it

and we will have another of those thoroughly entertaining final 45

minutes, honest! It is been a disappointing first half, Ecuador

quite content to sit tight, on the edge of their box, trying to get

France on the break. They have had one opportunity, with one header,

other than that, they have offered very little. France, it's like a

friendly for them, and they are playing it that way, it's slow,

taking too many touches on the ball, no real urgency. Because the draw

will do them. It's a very different French performance from the last

two. It is hard when you know you are through, he has given a few

players a game. They started bright, they chased the game, Ecuador just

sat back, trying to play on the counter, but as the game has gone

on, France have thought, it'll have to be something special to break

them down, let's just bide our time. Crawling through the footage there,

I would say, if this guy can do not hard to find too many

I would say, if this guy can do this, climb this high, I would not

be surprised at all if we were to see more balls put into the box. The

leap on that is fantastic. It's a really good header, head sit

down, you would expect Lloris to save that. He really does get up,

doesn't he! He needs to do more of that, though. Get the ball into him!

A couple of half chances for the French will stop --. What is the

disappointed me is the player who hasn't been playing regularly, need

to show the manager that they should be in the first 11. They haven't

shown that in the first half. It is difficult for the players who have

come in, because the other players more or less know they will be

playing the rest of the tournament. You want the players to come in and

really have the energy and say, I want to shout, but the other players

aren't playing a high tempo so it is difficult for the players who have

come in. That is probably the best chance for Pogba, doesn't get the

connection he wants. That is the three bits we can show you!

One thing you picked up on is the way the French press, quite high up

the pitch. Wherever the ball goes, especially

the first 25 minutes, they go and press. They all follow each other.

They push everybody in midfield up. They condense it, they win the ball

back. They pick balls out in good areas. These are all

back. They pick balls out in good they get the full-backs forward

quickly cost they lose it again, sloppy play, they are all after

quickly cost they lose it again, again. An element of the modern

game, you almost again. An element of the modern

nowadays. England played with again. An element of the modern

upfront, with Wayne Rooney behind, you can play with three, it is all

about moving about. People get this picture to say, left, right, you

have got all these players behind the ball, once deluded, just balance

offer. Once the game gets on, changed again. That is the thing

they have done well in the first half. Because they have pressed so

high, they need to get in that final ball, improve that, show a bit of

urgency and magic. Benzema has been the required. Not much in the first

half. You would think with him, full of confidence, the way he started

the tournament, got his goals... But whole different vibe with different

individuals. There was an elbow, lucky to get away with it, Sakho? He

is, the way the rules are. This is supposed to be stamped out, grabbing

hold of shirts. He has more or less said, get off us. The referee has a

good view, if you look from that angle, you could have acted on that.

But this holding board tried you to distraction. When defenders are

grabbing you, you have to try and get off, otherwise you will be

marked out of the set piece. There is no way you can get free. But he

was lucky to get away with that. The other game in Group E is in Manaus,

between Switzerland and Honduras. other game in Group E is in Manaus,

The Swiss took a sixth minute lead through that cracking 25 yard beauty

from Shaqiri. And the Bayern Munich window doubled the lead, finishing

off a quick counterattack with his 11th international goal. The Swiss

are now well placed. As it stands, Switzerland will

progress and face Argentina in the next round. But a 1-0 win for

Ecuador should the scoreline in the other match stay the same, will see

them through. Let's get the thoughts of Danny Murphy.

The word UKIP using in the first half with regards to France was

written, because it was lacking, understandably. -- you kept using.

Some of the players who have been given a chance have not grabbed it,

they have not shown the manager that they have to be in the team, and

those lads sting in the dugout won't be worried about their places,

because there is no urgency. The guys in the studio are saying

Ecuador have played conservatively, is that also understandable? I think

inevitably, they would. They would not go out and kill themselves early

on and be cavalier against a good front side. In the second half, I

expect Caicedo could come on, they could really go for it. They have

almost got to go for it. At least they have the capacity to make that

attacking change and go for it. It's going to be when they do it, how

much longer do they wait. Caicedo is a strong boy, we have seen him play

in England, he is powerful, they can try and play thing because of the

moment, they are really threatening. It's just a quest -- question of

when they do that. One further thing with regards to the French team,

quite a few journalists are talking about what Didier Deschamps did in

preparation, he gave his 23 man squad a couple of books to ring, --

Reed, one of them was Alex Ferguson's autobiography.

All four sides could go through tomorrow.

Lot of you seem to like the use of the song Ecuador in our pre-match

build-up, you can listen to that and the other songs in our coverage,

including the Stevie Wonder opener, on this website. Time for the final

word on England. Samba, the voice of the people, the

melody of a happy Brazil. If England were to take off at this

tournament, they need to be more than the sum of their parts. The new

generation would need to play with the style, rhythm and adventure

befitting a World Cup in Brazil. It all started so brightly, positivity,

openness, the winning of hearts and minds in the sunshine, but this

campaign would always be about victories on the pitch, not fit.

First off, the Amazon and Manaus, where pre-match talk of conditions

and positions were eclipsed by familiar faces and old problems.

Down, but not out. Beneath the disappointment, hope. A new verve, a

sense of purpose that maybe once was lost. So to Sao Paulo, Brazil's most

populous city for a match that was not so much must win as must to

lose. -- mustn't lose. But in a canned by the devil they

know. Crushing disappointment writ large. The unthinkable became

thinkable. The result elsewhere confirmed the worst, England was

McGrath first exit of the group stage and Martin 58. By the time of

the last game, the things of blame had started pointing as two teams

played at the deadest of dead rubbers. -- fingers of blame.

So what next for England? The manager is secure for now, the

captain is tight-lipped about his future, and age-old arguments

resurfacing, coaching techniques, the FA versus the Premier League.

For now, let's just enjoy the view. I was convinced she was going to

paraglide all the way home from there! What did you think of

England? First of all it was nice to hear

some Portuguese language over here. It is sad to see England go so soon

because it is like my second home. But it is the details on football

that is all. England needs the details, especially in the second

game against Uruguay when it was 1-1, they were closer to the second

golden Uruguay, a kick from behind gets Suarez in front of the goal. I

saw a lot of promising players. Daniel Sturridge was very good, I

like Raheem Sterling. You are far too nice a man. You are a gentleman.

Chris you have been following England around

Chris you have been following what was your opinion of how England

feared? An absolute disaster for the. I don't think we have learned

anything. We do the same problems, the. I don't think we have learned

got a new crop, in two years time will it be the same? We have to

start with the young, kids playing on a Sunday morning, anyone playing

direct, it is about results. on a Sunday morning, anyone playing

cannot change anything, and it really bugs me, but until we change

it we will be seeing it in France and in the same thing again in

Russia. I have watched kids growing up playing football and all you get

on the sidelines is parents shouting kick long, get rid of it. We don't

know how to get the text. Not every referee is a Premier League referee,

-- we don't know how to get free kicks. They know how to win football

matches and we don't. Are we to honest? Too nice? We are, I am not

saying they would do anything but they will do a lot to win a game,

get a free kick or a penalty. We at times are perhaps too honest because

we would try to write the free kick -- ride. Give me one positive? We

will qualify for France. LAUGHTER COMMENTATOR: On that optimistic note

let's look ahead to the second half of this encounter as the group draws

to a close. 0-0 here, Switzerland 2-0 over Honduras. As it stands at

the moment France when the group and Switzerland go through in second.

France would play Nigeria and Switzerland would play Argentina.

All is not lost for Ecuador, they did not play particularly well in

the first half but there is time. They did not play well but they

defended well. I think what the Ecuadorian courts will have been

seeing at half-time is that the longer the game stays 0-0 the more

belief they will have that they can steel one. If they only need to win

1-0, I would be seeing keep the same tactics, get the 75 minutes and

Gamble a little bit. We saw in the first half Enner Valencia had an

incredible leap so get the crosses in. It Switzerland get a third

against Honduras Ecuador would need to win 2-0. No changes at half-time

for either manager. Good save off the inside of the post. Excellent

save, Griezmann denied. They cannot fall behind, Ecuador. Bacary Sagna

has another go and he might have another, finds Paul Pogba, the

goalkeeper clutches the ball. That was the save of the night from

Dominguez. Griezmann coming of the left-hand side again, that is pure

instinct from Dominguez. Lovely technique from Griezmann. That is

pure instinct, did not know it was coming, was in a good position.

Would have been a lovely goal by coming, was in a good position.

Griezmann but for the excellent stop by Alexander Dominguez.

Worked it well, Benzema pulled off the far post and Griezmann worked

towards the near post. Digne has gone down as Valencia tried to get

around him. The referee had his assistant within a matter of about a

step of what went on. Valencia on Lucas Digne. To be fair his foot

lands on the ball fast but then, how cheap. The French players are not

happy. We will see what the referee is going to do about that once Lucas

Digne has had the treatment. This dance where showing but hit the ball

and then bounced off the ball -- this -- the studs. They can skid off

in these kind of conditions, when it is moist. If the tackle was not

controlled it is because the group bounced off the ball rather than the

initial lunge not being controlled. I don't think there was any

intention for Antonio Valencia to go in and heart Lucas Digne they are.

But I don't think you can go in with the studs up, I think that is what

the French players are upset about. The referee is calling over Antonio

Valencia and he has been sent off, the skipper has gone and maybe with

him have gone Ecuador 's chances of progressing in this World Cup.

Antonio Valencia, red card. That is a surprising decision, I can only

think it is the linesman over on that side saw that it was studs up.

Like we said before the World Cup, they said you are not allowed to

show your studs going into tackles. So they are down to ten. Antonio

Valencia, the captain, the talismanic many ways. Has been sent

off. -- the talismanic in many I still think Antonio Valencia was

going for the ball, it was the impact of the ball. Skidded onto the

knee of Digne and because he had gone to ground so early. An uphill

task now. It certainly is. Enner Valencia was not getting much

support when his namesake was on the pitch and it is going to be even

harder now. Jefferson Montero. The French get the throw in. He just has

to be bold now, the coach, at the moment they are going out. He has a

striker on the bench. Has to somehow make life uncomfortable with his ten

men against the 11 men of France but that is not going to be easy. Hope

now that the game opens up a little bit, was little scrappy in the first

half, no real rhythm to the passing from both teams. This has been a

tournament for the second half really, where all the goals of

I think he kept the ball in play, but not quite in the six yard to

help themselves to what was a clear sight of goal. That is poor, Guagua

has lost it. Paul Pogba. Matuidi. Strong challenge from Arroyo but

came away with the ball. But did not keep it for long.

Good tackle Noboa, he did brilliantly. Enner Valencia, Montero

to his left-hand side, it is Noboa for Ecuador, he has put it wide.

to his left-hand side, it is Noboa What a chance, he cannot believe it.

Paul Pogba giving the ball away in the middle of the field. Checked his

stride, it was played behind him. Was not even close in the end, he

was falling as he hit it. to check his stride a little bit,

knocked him off balance meant he could not get a proper strike at

goal. What a

down with the Swiss, just when they were hearing that Ecuador had gone

down to ten men. It was a great challenge to win the ball in the

first place. But here come the French. Benzema and Griezmann in the

middle. Enner Valencia trying to hold it up. Detect the ball. He gets

a free good play from Enner Valencia. Can see why a few English

clubs have been having a look at this Enner Valencia character.

clubs have been having a look at is what he has got to do, a

thankless task. I take is what he has got to do, a

free kick has gone the other way. Ecuador have to wait for France to

make mistakes like Paul Pogba did in midfield. They have got the pace to

counter on the French mistakes. Ecuador

If the score stays like this Ecuador are out. The cross well dealt with

by Frickson Erazo. Enner Valencia trying to make life uncomfortable

for Sakho. Schneiderlin with him. Ecuador throw. Did well again near

Enner Valencia. Up on his own, showed his spring, turned well on

Sakho. It is amazing how the team that goes down to ten men suddenly

gets galvanised. Poor ball that time. Laurent

Koscielny. Bacary Sagna try to get it away from

home, Montero, Enner Valencia in the middle, not much else in yellow.

Taking on Koscielny. Don't think he kept the ball in play before

Taking on Koscielny. Don't think he the first time we have seen Montero

Suddenly we have got a game on our Suddenly we have got a game on our

hands here. This is what happens, you go down to ten men and you lose

the year, nothing to lose, might as well just go for it. --

He has prevented Pogba from scoring here. That is world-class. Brilliant

defending from Christian and. -- Christian Noboa. He was up at the

other end a couple of minutes ago, nearly scoring. That is what he will

have to do, the job of two people now.

At half-time, this finishing 0-0 distinctly possible, not so much

now. Like Remi is coming on for the French. -- like Remi.

But behind, corner kick to France. Intelligent play by France. They

know full well that Intelligent play by France. They

the other side is free. motivated by the sight of Remy about

to come on. -- Benzema went for goal. I am not surprised France are

making substitutions. The focus has got to be on that last 16 game,

energy management. The last 16 match which, at the moment, will be

against Nigeria. Switzerland at the moment will be Argentina's

opponents. Remy was stripped and ready for action. I am not sure

whether they have changed their mind, but at the moment, Varane, of

Real Madrid, is ready to come on. Ayovi, just caught as he made the

clearance. France are making a change here. Sakho, who did have

this side knock, as we see that foul on Ayovi by Pogba, Sakho is coming

off. And Rafael Varane is coming on. Pointless taking any chances.

Sakho's left leg, heavily strapped. Focus has got to be on the game in

the last 16. Varane is one of the best young centre-backs in Europe at

the moment, give him some match action. France are in the Brazil

half of the draw. If all things are equal, you might expect Germany to

end up there, but you can follow exactly what happens in Group G

tomorrow. We are live at 4:30pm your time as Germany take on the USA. On

the red button, Portugal versus Ghana.

Brilliant again from Alexander Dominguez. To control of the

situation, didn't punch it will stop caught it.

Big chance format 3-D, and Dominguez was there again! Made it look like

child's play. Sloppy bit of play in midfield from Ecuador. Good weight

of pass from Benzema. Probably the best chance of the evening therefore

Matuidi. The keeper made it look so simple. Was in the world 's greatest

shock, to be fair. -- wasn't. If Ecuador can fashion a chance,

with Switzerland currently the leading 2-0 in Manaus, it would be

enough. But they are down to ten men, Antonio Valencia, sent off.

That is not of any great concern to Dominguez.

A little bit ambitious there from Sissoko. I don't think the Ecuador

players were happy with the reaction from Matuidi, when Antonio Valencia

got sent off. First Ecuador change, if Barra is coming on for Montero.

Montero is super quick but hasn't been able to show that this evening,

so Ibarra will come on, he plays in Holland for Vitesse. Or at least he

did last season, his contract actually expired, and I believe that

Swansea City have been linked with Ibarra, so Swansea fans, keep an eye

on the number five in yellow! Not exactly the clearance that

Ecuador were looking for from Minder. I

Ecuador were looking for from Montero. I was hoping to see the

speed and quality everybody keeps raving about. Didn't really show it.

A big deflection, just wide. Corner kick to France.

A big deflection, just wide. Corner to have an impact on the game, he

has played a good 1-2 with Matuidi. I don't know what happened to the

Remy idea, he was stripped and ready for action, not any more.

Benzema is taking up some fabulous positions, coming off the

centre-backs, so difficult to mark for the midfield players. Minda is

there to pick him up. The coach, watching on. He took

Honduras to the World Cup four years ago, Reinaldo Rueda. That will be a

free kick to the French. It is ago, Reinaldo Rueda. That will be a

for him. This is where you earn your corn as a coach now. The only thing

going in their favour is they are still in the game and they only need

to win 1-07 Monday goes on, the more belief they will have. -- they only

need to win 1-0. Olivier Giroud is coming on.

But behind by Guagua at the expense of a corner. Matuidi making the

running to the left-hand channel, he must have done it ten or 15 times

already in this game. The French substitution brings Giroud in to

play, and Matuidi is the man who is going.

On comes the Arsenal man, to attack this corner.

That is a real positive substitution from Didier Deschamps, think he

wants to win this game. Good defender, defending the second ball

well. Giroud is a handful to mark at corner kicks.

He started and scored against the Swiss, he didn't against Honduras.

That was a poor corner. Still France looking like the

winners of Group E and Switzerland looking like the runners-up but an

Ecuadorian goal would change it. There goes the substitute, Ibarra,

and it is a free kick to Ecuador. The Ecuadorian fans are saying they

want more than just a free kick. He showed his pace there, Ibarra. It is

so late. The Ecuadorian players, surrounding the referee. I think

they are still upset about the sending-off, I think they feel the

French players intimidated the referee about. I have seen yellow

cards given for less in this tournament.

Ecuador have to try and make the most of it.

In the end, the five in the middle will be less than impressed with the

shot at goal from Arroyo. That is a total waste from Michael Arroyo,

five big lads in the box, that is the best chance of scoring,

especially when you are down to ten men.

Pens I will be further out left now, with Giroud on the pitch -- Benzema

will be. That is worse than the free kick at

the other end! Yes, that wasn't good from Paul Pogba.

Just can't understand when players shoot from ridiculous angles like

that. I think it is best taking an extra pass, keep possession of the

ball, wait for the right moment. Ecuador, with a man disadvantage,

but still with hope, one goal at Ecuador, with a man disadvantage,

moment would put them through. Noboa has had their best chance in the

second half. What Giroud will give this French

team is a focal point, he is wonderful at holding off defenders,

bringing other players in to the play.

Giroud just lost his footing at the crucial moment.

Over the bar from a Schneiderlin, and hand raised in quick apology.

The French work that really well, they are patient. You have got to

hit the tide of air. He worked itself into a good position. --

worked himself. That was Giroud and Erazo, at it. If the French are

clever here, they can really wear Ecuador down, keep switching the

play, side to side. is the onside? Settles for a corner.

-- sure rue -- Giroud. Wonderful noise inside the stadium.

A chance for Cissokho to deliver, Paul Pogba at the back post. Cannot

believe he has missed it. Cannot believe it. Got outnumbered, three

versus two. All he needed to do was guide the ball, tried to put too

much power on the header. Just gay get into that far corner. -- just

more goals in Manaus, more goals for Shaqiri, a hat-trick for Xherdan

Shaqiri. Switzerland 3-0 Honduras. Ecuador need to win by two. Good

luck with that because it does not look likely. We will show you the

goal from Shaqiri. This is his hat-trick, after 71 minutes. I

believe it is the second hat-trick of this World Cup, Thomas Muller

getting the first for Germany. Now if they are going to get

getting the first for Germany. Now it just about now. Giroud. Behind

Griezmann. Since Olivier Giroud has come on he

has held up everything, he has been the focal point. Every ball that has

gone up to him he has caught it on his chest or controlled and brought

others into play. I think Griezmann and Benzema have enjoyed him coming

on. Even though the play in qualification with Brazil they have

on. Even though the play in only played once in the stadium

Playing here is before, losing 5-0 in 2007.

Playing here is guess you would enjoy having on your

A cumbersome challenge. CV.

A cumbersome challenge. here in the world club championship

for Manchester United before here in the world club championship

tonight, just playing here in the world club championship

historic ground is something I would here in the world club championship

guess is up there? here in the world club championship

highlights of my career. It was really rundown stadium when played

here. But when there are 80,000 really rundown stadium when played

can feel the stadium shake. We did not have a good time in the

tournament. Enner Valencia offside. not have a good time in the

We did not have a good time in the tournament but the abiding memory of

having a game in the stadium. The atmosphere is to all the

having a game in the stadium. The have been to so far in the

tournament have been unbelievable. have been to so far in the

Well anticipated, but Benzema almost got it back again from Guagua.

The next live World Cup football on the BBC tomorrow for 30 PM, Germany

versus the USA. -- that is the climax of Group G, any

of the four teams could go through and any of the four teams could go

out. Certainly looked like a fouled.

Benzema inside, goes for a goal, straight at the goalkeeper again.

Cannot say he has done anything wrong today. The goalkeeper has been

outstanding. Since Benzema has gone to the left-hand side he is creating

more space, looks like there is a goal may be coming for him. Like

stripping out the left-hand side, gets more freedom, not the focal

point, more areas to run at defenders. If he's going to get that

goal he might have to be quick because Loic Remy is coming on.

Griezmann is coming off. Interesting to see where Loic Remy will be

playing his football next season, on loan at Newcastle last season whilst

QPR were getting themselves out of the championship. Time is against

them, the scoreboard is against the championship. Time is against

in Manaus. Ecuador will fairly soon make their final change.

Loic Remy with time to look up and pick out a pass. But could not pick

out a white shirt. Worked that well there, France. Loic Remy running off

the back of Noboa. Cissokho was making a run but it was too late.

I think when you have won your first couple of games

I think when you have won your first right to bring people on who are not

had any minutes in the tournament. Benzema, I am sure he is aware that

his three goals in the tournament so far is one behind Neymar and messy.

Would not mind being in that company I am sure -- Lionel Messi. Ecuador

have defended well but have not carried enough threat going forward.

Arroyo can run at Laurent Koscielny here. Wild, wild, wild.

It was a wonderful break, Noboa playing the diagonal pass. You can

tell by his reaction, wild swing at the ball. Turning round and punching

the floor, disappointed with himself. Look at his reaction. You

feel for him to be honest, so desperate to try and stay in this

competition, given it's just about everything they have. But not quite

good enough interest. -- in truth. Achilier another of the home-based

players, but he has a terrible disciplinary record.

Almost three against two year, it can go back to Paredes, Enner

Valencia is there, Noboa is there. Schneiderlin gets in the way. Paul

Pogba forward. Here is the chance. It was a good

height for Lloris. If he had kept it down it could have nestled in the

left-hand corner. Frickson Erazo has just been shown a yellow card for

kicking the ball away. So frustrated, Ecuador.

The free kick was not very good. Ayovi with the headed clearance.

Benzema can have another go. Here is Benzema, behind Paredes for a

minute, the turn, chance for a shot which again Paul Pogba drove into a

lunging Ecuadorian defender. The long ball to Enner Valencia,

Koscielny did well. Good defending their from Laurent Koscielny.

Screaming at Bacary Sagna to get back on his shoulder. Loic Remy

skips outside one, the cross to the back post. This is going to be end

to end stuff now for the last six, seven minutes. Noboa trying to turn

away from Paul Pogba, couldn't, Pogba feeds Benzema, finds Olivier

Giroud, the goalkeeper is there yet again. He has had a match to

remember. The man in goal for Ecuador, Alexander Dominguez. Great

pull-back from Olivier Giroud, good height for the goalkeeper again. He

has been in the right position at the right time all evening. You have

to say, the French finishing, even though the goalkeeper has made a lot

of good saves, any of them have been straight at him. I don't think they

have been ruthless enough in front of goal. They will have to be in the

last 16. There will be bigger tests for this French side to come.

Foul by Laurent Koscielny on Enner Valencia. I think it was the Ecuador

bench that won the foul career. -- there. If that was a Premier League

game it would not have been a Given away to Paul Pogba. Through

two Lloris who is happy to let it go behind for a goal kick. The

sending-off of Antonio Valencia has changed the game for Ecuador, it was

always going to be difficult to get any sort of results but when they

went down to ten men France have any sort of results but when they

kept desertion a lot more, got the rhythm in the game. -- kept

That is a great turn, he has got away from Laurent Koscielny.

Cissokho got back ever so well. In the end Enner Valencia lost his

footing, the end Enner Valencia lost his

Laurent Koscielny but he has picked himself up and seems to be OK.

Benzema Hungary, where Loic Remy feed him, he goes alone, and guess

who is there yet again? feed him, he goes alone, and guess

still on for France. Cannot get through Frickson Erazo. The

still on for France. Cannot get goalkeeper has had a wonderful

night. He has kept Ecuador in the game. Still think it was a good

height for the goalkeeper, you have to keep the shots law, particularly

against someone so big. -- low. in the middle of the defence have

been excellent. What about this from the keeper? Remy looks to pass a low

into the corner, it was at a good height for the keeper.

You wouldn't say any of them were astonishing saves, but he has made a

whole handful of good saves. Giroud, have a look at this. He

knows what he is doing there! He has tried to ruffle Giroud since he has

come on. The sign of a good keeper is when he makes saves and makes

them look easy, he has done that all night. He has not been overdramatic

in his saves. Now, with less than a minute to go,

they are about to bring on Caicedo. I think the horse has bolted!

Best moment of the match from Paul Pogba, a wonderful drag back here.

Quick feet. His shooting has not been on form, but that was a good

effort. Possesses great quality, great in a control for such a big

man. The goalkeeper is down. Caicedo comes on. Noboa, who has been

playing with a bandaged head since the end of the first half, goes off.

But we are into the 90th minute. But this is all adding to stoppage time

to shot again, -- as we see the Pogba

shot again. Interesting that they have made their last substitution

with the goalkeeper down injured. I think the problem may be a little

bit of cramp. I have never known a keeper to get cramp! When I was a

young lad, I used to get fined. And who was it who used to find you?

First and foremost, it was my dad. Sir Alex was never best pleased as

well. The first accusation was you were not fit enough for working hard

enough. I used to put down to nerves, not trunking enough water

before the game. The fourth of the shoulder saying there are four added

minutes. I thought you were going to tell me it was a Sir Alex rule, the

cramp equals of fine. Dominguez seems to be OK.

FIFA have these rules, there is only certain temperature where you can

have a tricks break. I think in these temperatures, you have to get

drinks breaks, for the health of the players.

It's a free kick to the French for a foul on Olivier Giroud, who has

quite enjoyed his run out but not managed to put the ball in the net.

Giroud! Is there a magnet in that ball and his gloves? Right place and

the right time. He just lost his defender, he couldn't have done much

more. Good job it doesn't really matter of

the French, because boy, they have missed some chances. I think Sagna,

particularly in the second half, has put in three or four really great

crosses that have had goal written all over them. Just seconds to go

before Ecuador bid farewell, and France head onwards and upwards.

Koscielny came across. That was the first mistake that Schneiderlin has

made all game, I've been impressed with him. He has been really

disciplined in that midfield. He did well, he kept on his feet,

bend them are, but he couldn't find Giroud. On, Ecuador again. Most of

the neutrals, hoping they can find one, it wouldn't be enough.

Caicedo runs into Koscielny, France have given it away again. A

barnstorming end to the game, Ecuador need to macro.

Switzerland have one, 3-0. Ecuador are going out unless they can score

to macro goals in about 30 seconds. Now that would be a climax. They

have waited too long to throw the kitchen sink at France. Can't

believe the coach has waited until the 89th minute to bring on a centre

forward. This place is going to explode if

they score now. The referee, telling them to get on with it, their first

corner of the game, it came off the head of Sagna.

The referee blows his whistle and France have one Group E, and

Switzerland, who have beaten Honduras in Manaus

Switzerland, who have beaten Ecuador, thanks to the heroics of

Alexander Dominguez in goal and Erazo and Guagua in defence, are

going out, the first South American side to bite the dust in Brazil. The

French go on, they will play Nigeria in the last 16 while Switzerland

will take on Messi and Argentina. Ecuador have at least finished

unbeaten in their final game. Confirmation there of what he had

just heard. All in all, Juninho, and

second half, just lacked the odd goal to liven it up. Slightly

better. The best moment of the game was the last five minutes, but I am

disappointed with Ecuador and their attitude. They are famous, everyone

knows that they show character, courage, and we didn't see that

today. They stuck with two lines of four, they didn't change, the

manager doesn't get any changes, so they don't deserve to

manager doesn't get any changes, so round. Ten men, going out, you might

as well have a go. You have got to have a go. It was definitely a

sending off, but I'm slightly disappointed in France also, I

thought they created the chances but still lacked a little bit of urgency

that was needed. Didn't move still lacked a little bit of urgency

ball quick enough. And didn't take the chances when they came along.

ball quick enough. And didn't take Perhaps what it shows is France

can't afford to get too many injuries or yellow cards. But they

did create a lot. Early games in tournament, they got early goals.

They are good at the counterattack, the way they play.

They are good at the counterattack, you said, they just sat back. I

think they think it is If you go in, two-footed, not in

control of your body, he hits the top of the ball, and the momentum

carries him over. It is a dangerous tackle, high tackle. I totally

agree. You can not raise your stunts like that. It was always possible he

was good to roll over the top of like that. It was always possible he

well tonight, he was fortunate to stay on the pitch. Seems like

official was communicating, saying it was dangerous. He took his time,

the referee, he thought about it, didn't get rushed into it. I was

impressed with how he dealt with that. In many ways, Ecuador with ten

men created more chances than they did with 11. Like I said, the

demonstration but they didn't demonstrated it should we expect. --

the attitude we expect. In football, you have to play more than one...

the attitude we expect. In football, has put it... He has got to put it

in front of him so he can actually run onto it. The chance for Ibarra

this one. They created more in the second half with ten men than they

did in the first half with 11! It was hard for France, because they

got frustrated and they couldn't break them down and when they did,

where the goalkeeper played well or not, he didn't really have a hard

save to make, but every once in awhile Ecuador had a good chance.

Dominguez, the form bus conductor in goal, made a lot of stops! --

former. Apologies! If we laugh, you will keep on coming out with them,

what you? It's reasoning, it ends up here, going into the box --

Griezmann. We say it, moving before the ball comes in, he created the

chance. That is where you score goals, near post. I always used to

say to players, just gamble at the near post, you can't really stand up

with the paste your running with, if you gamble across the goalkeeper,

the amount of goals I have seen people score, the mat of potshots

after that... Pogba has got to do better here, got to school. No doubt

about it. -- got to score. No goals for Benzema. He tried, especially in

the second half, he had some good shots, but they will all straight at

the keeper. Plenty of Newcastle personal out there, Remy came on. I

hope he is a Newcastle player next season! I very much doubt it. That

he livened it up in the last few minutes. It is just one of them

nights. Deschamps will probably say, we can move the ball quicker, we can

do certain things better, but the end of the day, we have had six or

seven good chances to win the game. Lack of wit about the French, you

thought. Against ten men, you have two get the ball out wide,

everything through two get the ball out wide,

make it easier. There is no width, two get the ball out wide,

they not stretching them. I thought at times, they make it easy for

Ecuador. Four of them there. There should be a fallback coming, let's

not forget, they are playing against ten men, so they can sacrifice one

of the defenders. Here, four in the middle, I thought they could have

moved it better and caused more problems for Ecuador if they had

given themselves a little bit of width. The thing is, they haven't

got any Windows. Sissoko isn't really a winner, he's a midfield

player. -- a window. They rely so heavily on the full-backs. A few

incidents in the game that we saw, and holding at corner kicks and

retaliation from French players, and elbow there by Sakho... Why are you

looking at me, Gary? Until referees start to give penalties the

defenders holding, have gone. This is another elbow.

You cannot come out and elbow someone but you have got to break

free. Defenders do that all the time. I remember playing against

France, a player used to hold me so tight I could barely breathe at a

corner. I stood on his tour to get him off. Used it on somebody store?

-- you stood on somebody when you see a flying elbow like

that, we talk about Suarez, I am not trying to compare it with a bite,

but we do you draw the line? It is part and parcel of the game,

sometimes you get caught with an elbow or a bad tackle, but you don't

expect to be bitten. Can France win this tournament? Not the way they

have played today. I don't think they are my favourite. I think there

are better teams in the tournament. Let's show you how it finished

between Switzerland and on Judas. Steve Bower in the mouse.

COMMENTATOR: Like Steiner. -- like Steiner. Good balance from Shaqiri,

what a goal from Shaqiri. A dream start for Switzerland.

Here is Shaqiri, a chance for 2-0! Shaqiri doubles the advantage.

Little bit of space for Garcia, could be an opportunity for

Bengtson. Rodriguez on the line. That is the closest the Central

Americans have come. Palacios. What will the referee do? On Judas are

furious. -- on Judas -- on do this -- Holland US go for

Drmic is not offside. Shaqiri is available for him. Shaqiri still

waiting, here is Shaqiri for the hat-trick. 3-0 Switzerland. All

three from Shaqiri. Garcia. Chavez on the overlap, lovely piece of

skill, good cross, surely a goal, kept out by Ben Galley of --

Benaglio. Earlier today Group F also came to a conclusion, Argentina

taking top spot after victory over Nigeria. Nigeria and Argentina meet

for the fourth time at a World Cup finals with Argentina having won all

three previous encounters. Di Maria, off the post, off the

goalkeeper, in on the Maria, off the post, off the

Argentina have the early lead. Maria, off the post, off the

else? Lionel Messi. The worst possible beginning for Nigeria. They

have got an equaliser! Musa strikes back almost immediately for Nigeria.

Argentina supporters hoping that their hero can do what he does best.

Lionel Messi strikes, extraordinary! Musa. He might be away here, Musa,

2-2! Musa with his second of the match. Twice now he has equalised

for Nigeria. Lavezzi will take the corner. Towards the array. Three -

two. Rojo with the final touch. STUDIO: Both teams going through

regardless of that result. Important for Bosnia to get three points but

they are going home. Argentina will play Switzerland, Nigeria will play

France. Another masterful finish from one of

the football world 's best strikers. Germany are through. They are world

champions. For me personally and a couple of players

because you are playing your home because you are playing your home

bit split. My because you are playing your home

my folks in the US. Chance for the equaliser and there it is right at

the end of the game, deep into added time. It was a bummer for us because

we would have qualified already, now we have got to do it against Germany

and get a result so we will be pumped up. We need badly one point

at least but we want to actually win the group. Who do you fancy now

Juninho? Well, I think, Brazil, Colombia, France needs to be

attention because Nigeria is among all the African nations is the best

of tactical skills. Holland have been impressive for me, they have

played different systems, different questions have been asked of them

and they have come up with the right answers. Holland should be in the

semifinals, Mexico then Costa Rica. But I will stick by, I think

France. Thank you very much indeed. We told you at the top of the show

that this group had provided more goals than any other, when will I

learn to keep my big mouth shut? I promise tomorrow will be rubbish!

From all of us here, good night. The views of football grounds do not

come any better than that. Who is going to go through from this group?

Good save. Enner Valencia, back post, Lloris with the save. Sagna,

good save of the inside of the post. Hello, Glastonbury!

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