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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.

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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.

Alan Minda celebrates scoring Ecuador's third goal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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