Ecuador coach Luis Suarez was delighted after seeing his side make history by qualifying for the knockout phase at the World Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

Goals from Carlos Tenorio, Agustin Delgado and Ivan Kaviedes set the seal on an impressive win that sent Ecuador into the last 16 along with Germany.

Suarez said: "Today is a very important day for Ecuador, a historic day. It's a day of celebration for Ecuador.

"We have never qualified for the second stage and this is a fantastic achievement for us.

"We haven't come to the World Cup just for the ride. We want to have a starring role and we now want more.

"For me, this is a personal and professional satisfaction.

"We must now enjoy this moment and then concentrate on making a good performance against Germany, before we find out who our next rival will be."