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Curaçao Stand Firm and Claim Historic First World Cup Point Against Ecuador
It’s doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters – or many others for that matter – had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this match. They will never forget it now.
TL;DR
- Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made a heroic performance, making 16 saves, narrowly missing an all-time World Cup record.
- This result earned Curaçao, the nation with the smallest population ever to reach the finals, their first World Cup point on their debut.
- Ecuador had 27 shots on goal but failed to score, leading to frustration and jeers from their fans.
- Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat was emotional after the match, expressing pride in his team's fight.
- Ecuador must now beat Germany in their final match to have any chance of progressing.