Goalkeeper Eloy Room creates history in Curacao's 0-0 draw against Ecuador
His heroic performance denied a relentless attacking side and secured the tiny Caribbean nation's first-ever point in the tournament.
XtraTime Newsdesk: Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room cemented his name in World Cup history by making a staggering 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. His heroic performance denied a relentless attacking side and secured the tiny Caribbean nation's first-ever point in the tournament.
He set a new World Cup record for the most saves in a 90-minute regulation match without conceding a single goal. The masterclass performance was a spectacular bounce-back following a 7-1 opening loss to Germany. It also saw him come just one save shy of tying the all-time tournament record (16 saves) set by Tim Howard in 2014.
Room faced heavy fire, with Ecuador launching 27 total shots (10 on target), but he finished with an incredible 2.48 goals prevented. He also became the highest of any goalkeeper in a single match in the tournament.He
The scoreless draw dramatically shifted Group E, giving Curaçao a chance to fight for a knockout stage spot in their upcoming game against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia. For a tiny island nation with a population of just around 158,000, Room's ability to lock down a heavy favorite like Ecuador will go down as one of the most memorable nights in regional football history.
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