Ecuador Defeats Jamaica 3-1 in Copa America

Ecuador secured a 3-1 victory over Jamaica in the Copa America, with goals from Kendry Páez, Alan Minda, and an own goal by Kasey Palmer. This win marked Ecuador's first victory in the Copa America since 2016, breaking an eight-game winless streak. Jamaica, now on the brink of elimination, scored their first-ever Copa America goal through Michail Antonio but faces a tough path to advance. The match featured controversial VAR decisions, with a rejected penalty claim for Jamaica and an upheld penalty for Ecuador. Ecuador's win revitalizes their quarter-finals hopes, leveling them on points with Mexico and Venezuela in Group B.