Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Summary
Eloy Room, goalkeeper for Curacao, made 15 saves in a World Cup match against Ecuador, helping his team earn their first-ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw. This performance matches the record for most saves in a 90-minute World Cup game and played a key role in Curacao’s historic result.Key Facts
- Eloy Room made 15 saves during the Curacao vs. Ecuador World Cup match.
- Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw.
- Room’s 15 saves equal the record for most saves in a single 90-minute World Cup match.
- Tim Howard previously made 15 saves in a World Cup match but conceded two goals.
- Room helped Curacao qualify for the World Cup with a crucial save in a 0-0 draw against Jamaica.
- Room was born in the Netherlands and was convinced to play for Curacao by then-manager Patrick Kluivert.
- He has over 200 appearances in the Dutch Eredivisie and has won titles with PSV and Vitesse.
- Room currently plays for Miami FC in the US second division and enjoys playing padel to improve his reflexes.
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