Ecuador's John Yeboah, left, and Jeremy Sarmiento celebrate after beating Jamaica 3-1 during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Las Vegas.
ECU 3-1 JAM, Copa America 2024: Youngster Paez Leads Ecuador To First Copa Win In Eight Years - In Pics
Ecuador secured their first Copa America victory in eight years with a 3-1 win over winless Jamaica. 17-year-old Kendry Páez opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before halftime, adding to an earlier own goal by Jamaica's Kasey Palmer. Michail Antonio pulled a goal back for Jamaica in the second half, but Alan Minda sealed the win for Ecuador with a goal in stoppage time. This victory ends Ecuador's eight-game winless streak in the Copa America and puts them in contention for a knockout spot.
Alan Minda celebrates scoring Ecuador's third goal | Photo: AP/David Becker
Ecuador's Alan Minda celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Jamaica during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Las Vegas.
William Pacho and Felix Torres celebrate Ecuador's second goal | Photo: AP/David Becker
Ecuador's William Pacho, front, and Felix Torres celebrate after their side's second goal against Jamaica during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Las Vegas.
Kendry Paez scores a penalty | Photo: AP/David Becker
Ecuador's Kendry Paez scores a penalty, his side's second goal, against Jamaica during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Las Vegas.
Jamaica players protest against referee's decision | Photo: AP/David Becker
Jamaica players protest a decision by referee Cristian Garay of Chile during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Ecuador in Las Vegas.
Ecuador's Angelo Preciado | Photo: AP/David Becker
Ecuador's Angelo Preciado tries control the ball during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Jamaica in Las Vegas.
Michail Antonio celebrates scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/David Becker
Jamaica's Michail Antonio, center, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Ecuador during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Las Vegas.
Jamaica's Michail Antonio celebrates scoring a goal | Photo: AP/David Becker
Jamaica's Michail Antonio celebrates while holding the ball after scoring his side's first goal against Ecuador during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Las Vegas.
Ecuador fans | Photo: AP/David Becker
Ecuador fans cheer for their team during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Jamaica in Las Vegas.
Ecuadorean team poses for a group photo | Photo: AP/David Becker
The Ecuadorean team poses for a group photo prior to a Copa America Group B soccer match against Jamaica in Las Vegas.
Jamaican team poses for a group photo | Photo: AP/David Becker
The Jamaican team poses for a group photo prior to a Copa America Group B soccer match against Ecuador in Las Vegas.
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