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Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador (opens original article in a new tab)

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Curacao earned their first World Cup point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to goalkeeper Eloy Room's record 15 saves.

  • Eloy Room made 15 saves, a World Cup record since 1966, in a goalless draw between Curacao and Ecuador.
  • Curacao, the smallest nation by population to qualify for the World Cup, earned their first-ever World Cup point.
  • Ecuador had 28 shots, including 15 on target, but could not beat Room in the match.

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