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Jamaica will face Ecuador on the second matchday of Group B at the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America on Wednesday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Last Saturday, the Reggae Boyz dropped their first encounter of the tournament, 1–0, to neighboring Concacaf nation Mexico in Houston. Goalkeeper Jahmali Waite was particularly impressive, making eight saves during the game.Dexter Lembikisa had some of the greatest opportunities of the day against Mexico, including a last-ditch effort in second-half stoppage time. Despite the defeat, Michail Antonio and Kasey Palmer stood out on the offensive side.
Michael Hector made history by becoming the first Jamaican player to have made the most appearances in the competition. He can improve his record by playing against Ecuador.
Jamaica is still looking for their first goal, point, and victory in the Copa America after three appearances. A victory would keep the squad in contention for one of the top two slots, allowing them to make their maiden participation in the knockout stage.
Under head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, Jamaica hopes to regain its winning ways in 2024. Jamaica has won three consecutive games prior to the loss to Mexico.
Ecuador's men's national team fell 2-1 to Venezuela on Saturday at Santa Clara, California. The team was reduced to ten men in the 22nd minute owing to a red card for Enner Valencia, who will serve his suspension.
Jeremy Sarmiento scored the first goal of the game in the 40th minute, despite having a man advantage, before Venezuela rallied in the second half. Sarmiento, 22, is a promising young player for La Tri.
Other 22-year-olds on head coach Felix Sanchez's call-up list include Moises Caicedo and Piero Hincapie. The Spanish manager led Qatar to the semifinals and quarterfinals of the Concacaf Gold Cup in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
Andres Micolta, who just helped Pachuca win the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, might make his debut in the competition. Ecuador also has another former CCC winner in Angel Mena, who was a member of Club Leon's championship team in 2023.
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