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Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics

Eloy Room made 15 saves during a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a Group E match. The 37-year-old goalkeeper joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean island. This result earned debutants Curacao their first-ever World Cup point.

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Eloy Room tied a disputed World Cup save record after his performance against Ecuador.

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  1. Curacao Goalkeeper Eloy Room Jokes About Statue After World Cup Performance

    Eloy Room made 15 saves during a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a Group E match. The 37-year-old goalkeeper joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean island. This result earned debutants Curacao their first-ever World Cup point.

    What's confirmed:

    • Eloy Room made 15 saves in a Group E match against Ecuador.
    • The match between Curacao and Ecuador ended in a 0-0 draw.
    • Curacao earned its first-ever World Cup point from the draw.
    • Eloy Room is 37 years old.
    • Room joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean island.
    • Room tied the World Cup save record held by Tim Howard.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Fans have launched a campaign for an Elroy Room statue.
    • Tim Howard's World Cup saves record is disputed.
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