Goalkeeper Room shines as Curacao hold Ecuador for historic World Cup draw
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June 21, 2026 05:33 2:03 Attempt Saved Attempt saved. The goalkeeper made the most saves (15) ever in a 90-minute World Cup match, with Ecuador held to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City. However, the result has done little to dampen the sense of pride surrounding the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, with a population of approximately 1,56,000.
Furthermore, Curacao goalie Eloy Room made 15 saves to frustrate the South Americans and keep alive Curacao's hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat believes his team’s presence at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already a victory in itself, as the Caribbean nation continues to celebrate a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to football’s biggest stage. Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value. World Cup 2026 Manchester United FC.
In addition, At the full-time whistle, there were huge cheers from the Blue Wave while Room dropped to his knees and was surrounded by his teammates having made the second most amount of saves in a single World Cup game ever. Advocaat was also spotted in tears on the sidelines before hugging his coaching staff.
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However, the result has done little to dampen the sense of pride surrounding the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, with a population of approximately 1,56,000.
according to The Hindu - HomeCuracao goalie Eloy Room made 15 saves to frustrate the South Americans and keep alive Curacao's hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
according to Channel News AsiaCuraçao coach Dick Advocaat believes his team’s presence at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already a victory in itself, as the Caribbean nation continues to celebrate a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to football’s biggest stage.
according to The Hindu - HomeChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value. World Cup 2026 Manchester United FC
according to The MirrorAt the full-time whistle, there were huge cheers from the Blue Wave while Room dropped to his knees and was surrounded by his teammates having made the second most amount of saves in a single World Cup game ever. Advocaat was also spotted in tears on the sidelines before hugging his coaching staff.
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