Bolivia goalkeeper Romel Quinonez admitted he was at fault for Ecuador's second goal on Monday but thanked his team-mates for ensuring they held on for victory at the Copa America.
After leading by three goals at half-time, Bolivia prevailed 3-2 in Valparaiso, taking a significant step towards the knockout stages of the 2015 Copa America as they claimed their first win at the continental championships since 1997.
"I don't have words to express this, just thanks to God and all my colleagues that put soul, life and heart," Quinonez told the host broadcaster after the game.
"Yes, in the second goal, it really was my mistake but thanks to God, we were enlightened tonight and we can win a very complicated game with a first half where we took the lead and we will try to keep this way."
"[A victory] was our goal after a long time without winning in a Copa America, so many years without progressing to the next phase," the Bolivar gloveman said.
"I am not saying that we did it but this is a step forward."
Ecuador captain Walter Ayovi was frustrated by his team's mistakes, which he claimed were more decisive than any positive play by Bolivia.
"Ecuador were strong in some passages of the game but our errors prevailed over their virtues," he said.
"They were smart taking advantage of our mistakes and that's why they won it."
