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Curacao keeper Room earns first World Cup point
The Hindu··21 Jun
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on June 20, earning the Caribbean debutants their first World Cup point. Ecuador, second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots with 15 on target. Room's tally is the most in a non-extra-time World Cup match since 1966 records began.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Curacao's 0-0 draw keeps Group E knockout hopes alive after a 7-1 opening loss to Germany.
- Germany's win over Ivory Coast earlier ensures they top the group regardless.
- Curacao face Ivory Coast next while Ecuador play Germany on Thursday.
What's Happening
- Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on June 20.
- Ecuador had 28 shots, including 15 on target, but could not break through.
- Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima attended as Curacao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Room's Record Night
- Room's 15 saves are the most by a keeper in a non-extra-time World Cup match since 1966 records began.
- Curacao is the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup.
- Twenty-five of their 26-man squad were born in the Netherlands and mostly play club football there.
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