Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador.
Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display between the posts.
The 0-0 draw keeps alive Curacao's hopes of reaching the knockout phase, extending their fairytale journey at their first World Cup.
The tiny Caribbean island -- the smallest country by population ever to play on football's biggest stage -- have Miami FC goalkeeper Room to thank for their point against Ecuador.
Room's 15 saves are the most on record, since 1966, by any goalkeeper a World Cup match that did not feature extra-time.
Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display between the posts.
The 0-0 draw keeps alive Curacao's hopes of reaching the knockout phase, extending their fairytale journey at their first World Cup.
The tiny Caribbean island -- the smallest country by population ever to play on football's biggest stage -- have Miami FC goalkeeper Room to thank for their point against Ecuador.
Room's 15 saves are the most on record, since 1966, by any goalkeeper a World Cup match that did not feature extra-time.
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