Curaçao's Goalkeeper Just Did Something No World Cup Player Has Since 1966
Summary
Curaçao’s goalkeeper, Eloy Room, made a record-setting performance at the World Cup by saving 15 shots in one game against Ecuador, the most saves in a World Cup match without extra time since 1966. Curaçao earned their first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador and have a chance to advance to the next round if they win their next game.Key Facts
- Curaçao is a small island nation with about 158,000 people participating in the World Cup for the first time.
- In their opening game, Curaçao scored against Germany but lost 7-1.
- Eloy Room is 37 years old and plays for Miami FC in the U.S. second division league.
- Room saved 15 shots in the game against Ecuador, setting a World Cup record for most saves in a match without extra time since 1966.
- Tim Howard holds the overall record with 16 saves in the 2014 World Cup Round of 16.
- Curaçao’s draw with Ecuador earned them their first World Cup point ever.
- Curaçao’s next game is against Ivory Coast and a win could move them to the Round of 32.
- Room’s performance gained him over 500,000 new followers on Instagram after the match.
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