Ecuador defeated Jamaica 3-1 and got fully into the race to qualify for the next phase of the Copa América, in a thrilling match where the Ecuadorians validated their status as favorites to defeat a Jamaican team that surprised everyone.

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In the first half of the match, the dominance of the Ecuadorians was evident, as the pressure they exerted on their opponents forced an own goal in the 13th minute, and later provoked a penalty that Kendry Páez converted in the 49th minute to double the lead over an opponent that seemed defeated.

In the second half, Jamaica surprised with a goal from Michail Antonio in the 54th minute, putting Ecuador on the ropes as they sought to secure their options for qualifying for the next phase of the Copa América. It wasn't until the 91st minute that Alan Minda scored the third goal for Ecuador to seal a convincing victory that put all of Group B in trouble.