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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Dave Skretta

Curacao gains first-ever World Cup point after 15 Eloy Room saves

  • Curacao's goalkeeper, Eloy Room, delivered a historic performance, making 15 saves to secure a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, earning his nation its first-ever World Cup point.
  • Room's exceptional goalkeeping was one save short of the World Cup record and the most made without extra time, drawing comparisons to Tim Howard's 2014 feat.
  • The draw allowed Germany to clinch Group E and placed Ecuador in a precarious position ahead of their final group stage match.
  • Despite Ecuador's 27 shots on goal, Room's efforts prevented them from scoring, leading to frustration for their coach, Sebastian Beccacece.
  • The match, held in Kansas City, was attended by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, who witnessed Curacao's memorable achievement.
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