Eloy Room’s 15-Save Masterclass Secures Curacao’s First World Cup Point

Curacao made history with a heroic 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. The Caribbean side claimed its first-ever World Cup point just days after a heavy opening loss. Goalkeeper Eloy Room delivered a legendary performance. He made 15 saves in regulation time, setting a new record for most stops in a 90-minute World Cup match since 1966. According to Opta statistics, only Tim Howard’s 16 saves in extra time in 2014 surpass this feat. Room said the first save set the tone for the team. His one-handed stop early on kept Curacao in the game and inspired his teammates to fight until the final whistle. This result shows the narrowing gap between football’s giants and debutant nations under the expanded World Cup format.

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