LAS VEGAS — Ecuador kept their hopes of qualifying for the Copa America quarter-finals alive with a 3-1 win over Jamaica in Las Vegas on Wednesday that ultimately eliminated the 'Reggae Boyz.'
Ecuador went ahead in the 13th minute via a Jamaica own goal, when Piero Hincapie's cross from the left was deflected off Kasey Palmer's shin into the net.
Jamaica own goal vs Ecuador
OH MY GOODNESS
An assistant referee keeled over and fainted in the first half of Peru's Copa America Group A match against Canada, being played in hot and humid conditions at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City on Tuesday.
Humberto Panjoj collapsed during stoppage time in the first half, with Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau attracting the attention of medical staff.
Referee passes out during Copa América game
After watching the torturous 0-0 draw between England and Slovenia I’ve come away with one conclusion: the Geico soccer commercial is going to drive me insane.
We’re a week and-a-half into the Euros and during every game I’m forced to watch the most annoying Geico soccer commercial. If I have to hear, “timeout for nacho-tots” one more time there will be a god damn hole in my wall.
It seems Geico know how utterly dogshit their commercial is as it’s not available anywhere on the internet.
LOS ANGELES — Brazil missed a string of chances and were left to rue a lack of quality in the final third after they were held 0-0 by Costa Rica in their Copa America Group D opener in Los Angeles on Monday.
Brazil, who came into the Copa America on the back of a run of poor results in recent months, dominated possession but lacked precision in front of goal with just three of their 19 shots on target.
Maximilian Araujo, Darwin Nunez and Matias Vina scored as Uruguay beat Panama 3-1 in their Copa América Group C match in Florida on Sunday.
Uruguay, who have won the Copa America a joint record 15 times, were rewarded for their blistering early pace when Araujo fired home a sublime curling effort from the edge of the area in the 16th minute.
WHAT A GOAL
Uruguay takes the lead off this STUNNER from Maximiliano Araújo pic.twitter.com/zlecaGpYej
Will this happen in the 2026 World Cup?
The United States were able to win their first match of the 2024 Copa América after a dominant 2-0 victory against Bolivia on Saturday. Christian Pulisic scored an incredible goal from outside the box to open the scoring.
The U.S. men’s national team were able to gain their first three points of the 2024 Copa América after defeating Bolivia 2-0 in AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
USMNT defeat Bolivia in 2024 Copa América opener
Arlington, Texas were witness of the USMNT’s highly-anticipated return to the South American tournament since their hosting in 2016, with the United States taking practically no time to open the scoring after eight long years of waiting. There was only one person worthy of doing the honors.
Aaaaaaaaaand breathe, Mexican fans.
Mexico were able to gain their first three points of the 2024 Copa América after defeating Concacaf-colleague Jamaica 1-0 on Saturday in what was bittersweet start to their tournament.
Edson Álvarez injury, to miss rest Copa América
El Tri’s Copa América opener started with a huge blow after captain and star midfielder Edson Álvarez fell to the ground following an apparent leg injury, forcing his substitution in the 22nd minute.
Mexico’s Copa América tournament got off to a nightmare start as star midfielder Edson Álvarez exited the first half in tears as he pulled up with an injury.
Midway through the first half Álvarez was tracking back to help defend a Jamaica counterattack when he went down grabbing the back of his leg. There was no contact with any other players.
Edson Álvarez injury vs Jamaica
June 22 (Reuters) - Venezuela struck twice in the space of 10 minutes in the second half to come from behind and earn a 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the Copa America on Saturday, getting their Group B campaign off to a winning start.
Ecuador vs. Venezuela | Group B | Copa América 2024 game highlights, recap
Ecuador played most of the match with 10 men after their captain Enner Valencia was sent off in the 22nd minute for a high boot, but Jeremy Sarmiento smashed home just before halftime to put them in front.