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Room shuts door as Curaçao claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador

Curaçao secured a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Group E. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to keep the clean sheet. Ecuador has since advanced to the Round of 32.

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Reports now confirm Ecuador has qualified for the Round of 32.

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  1. Curaçao earns first World Cup point in draw with Ecuador

    Curaçao secured a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Group E. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to keep the clean sheet. Ecuador has since advanced to the Round of 32.

    What's confirmed:

    • Curaçao earned its first World Cup point in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador.
    • Eloy Room made 15 saves during the match.
    • Ecuador has qualified for the Round of 32.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tahith Chong was the only member of the Curaçao squad born in the Caribbean.
    confidence 100%

  2. Eloy Room's 15 saves secure first World Cup point for Curaçao

    Curaçao earned its first World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a Group E match. Goalkeeper Eloy Room recorded 15 saves to maintain the clean sheet at Arrowhead Stadium. The result follows a 7-1 loss to Germany.

    What's confirmed:

    • Curaçao earned its first FIFA World Cup point in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador.
    • Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves during the match.
    • The match took place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
    • Room's 15 saves are the most in a World Cup match by a goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet.
    • Curaçao previously lost 7-1 to Germany.
    • Room stopped an attempt by Ecuador forward Enner Valencia within the first two minutes.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Eloy Room believes he deserves a statue in Curaçao.
    • Eloy Room tied a World Cup record with 16 saves.
    confidence 90%

  3. Curaçao Earns First World Cup Point in Draw With Ecuador

    Curaçao secured a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a Group E match held in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to prevent any goals. The result marks the first World Cup point for the island nation.

    What's confirmed:

    • Curaçao earned its first ever World Cup point in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador.
    • Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves during the match.
    • The game was a Group E match played in Kansas City.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Eloy Room tied Tim Howard's World Cup save record.
    • Eloy Room was one save short of Tim Howard's record of 16 saves.
    • Eloy Room joked that he deserves a statue.
    • Kenley Jansen said he could not sleep during the match.
    confidence 90%