FIFA World Cup 2014: Honduras vs Ecuador 26th Match in Pictures

Enner Valen­cia struck twice to give Ecuador a 2-1 World Cup win over Honduras on Friday and raise their hopes of making the last 16, leaving the Hondurans with only a first finals goal since 1982 as consolation.

France top Group ‘E’ with six points and a healthy goal difference while Ecuador and Switzerland each have three points. Honduras have lost twice and are facing likely elimination.

Honduras, who have yet to win a World Cup game in eight attempts, did at least have the satisfaction of ending that 32-year barren run when striker Carlo Costly drove home after 31 minutes to put them 1-0 up.

Honduras' midfielder Mario Martinez is comforted by Ecuador's midfielder Christian Noboa at the end of a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba.

Ecuador's forward Enner Valencia celebrates after scoring a second goal.

Honduras' forward Carlo Costly celebrates after scoring a goal.

Honduran fan reacts in dejection as she watches the FIFA World Cup match against Ecuador on a giant screen in Tegucigalpa.

Honduras' supporter cheers prior to a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador.

Ecuador supporters in costumes bearung the colours of their national flag cheer as they await the kick-off of match Honduras vs Ecuador.

Ecuador's forward Enner Valencia vies with an Honduran player.

Ecuadorean fans celebrate in Quito, after Ecuador defeated Honduras by 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup match.

Ecuador's forward Enner Valencia eyes the ball.

Ecuador's forward Jefferson Montero (R) argues with Honduras' forward Carlo Costly.

Ecuador's forward Jefferson Montero (R) vies with Honduras' defender Brayan Beckeles.

Ecuador's midfielder and captain Antonio Valencia vies for ball.

Ecuador's midfielder Christian Noboa kicks the ball.

Ecuador's supporter poses prior to a Group E football match between Honduras and Ecuador.

(AFP Photo)