The 25-year-old was his usual all-action self in midfield, contributing important defensive work while also getting forward to support Ecuador's attack. His performance was capped in the 83rd minute when he stepped up to take a penalty and put the result beyond doubt.

Caicedo struck the ball powerfully and low into the bottom-left corner, giving the Costa Rica goalkeeper no chance, registering his fourth international goal in 66 appearances for Ecuador.

The Chelsea midfielder was given the opportunity to rest after his contribution, being substituted immediately after finding the net. His leadership has also been evident at club level this season, with Caicedo having worn the captain's armband for the Blues on several occasions.

Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez was also included in the Ecuador squad but did not feature against Costa Rica. Ecuador's next fixture comes on 17 November, when they face Bolivia at 11pm UK time.

Meanwhile, none of Chelsea's Argentine trio of Emi Martinez, Valentin Barco and Aaron Anselmino featured in Argentina's 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in an exhibition match.

At Under-20 level, Jacob Hall featured for the USA as they took on Japan in Atlanta.

The Samurai Blue claimed a 2-0 victory, with both goals already scored by the time Hall was introduced from the substitutes' bench in the 71st minute. The 17-year-old Chelsea academy product was unable to help his side find a way back into the contest.

Hall will have another opportunity to impress on international duty in the early hours of Sunday morning, when the USA Under-20s take on Colombia.