Uruguay impress in Copa America opener

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Uruguay have thrashed Ecuador in their Group C Copa America opener.

Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani both found the back of the net in the 4-0 victory.

Ecuador were reduced to 10-men when Jose Quintero was sent off in the 24th minute.

Uruguay have won the Copa America a record 15 times.

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