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Jamaica’s forward #11 Shamar Nicholson reacts during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group B football match between Ecuador and Jamaica at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Chris CODUTO / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS CODUTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Jamaica crashed to their second straight defeat at the Copa America football tournament Wednesday night.
The Reggae Boyz were beaten 3-1 by Ecuador in their group B clash in Las Vegas and are now out of contention for a place in the knockout stage.
A Kasey Palmer own goal gave the South Americans the lead on 14 minutes before Kendry Paez pushed them further ahead on the stroke of half time.
Michail Antonio gave Jamaica a glimmer of hope nine minutes into the second half with the country’s first ever goal at the Copa America.
However, Ecuador scored a third in the 90+1 minute to secure all three points.
In the group’s other game Venezuela beat Mexico 1-0 to go top of the league and into the knockout stage of the competition.
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