Eloy Room makes 15 saves in Curacao's historic World Cup draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Eloy Room, the goalkeeper for Curacao, achieved a record 15 saves during a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in the World Cup on June 21. This performance secured Curacao their first point in the tournament's history. Despite Ecuador's 27 shots and an expected goals (xG) of 3.05, Room's exceptional play was pivotal. Curacao previously faced Germany, losing 7-1, highlighting the significance of this resilient showing. Room expressed pride in his performance and the collective effort of his team, indicating a strong foundation for future matches.
- •Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador on June 21
- •Curacao secured their first World Cup point with a 0-0 draw
- •Ecuador had 27 shots and an xG of 3.05
- •Curacao previously lost 7-1 to Germany in their opening match
- •Room emphasized teamwork in the historic performance
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Eloy Room? How Curacao goalkeeper made history with 15-save performance
"The 37-year-old spent most of his career playing as a back-up goalkeeper in the Netherlands but became Curacao royalty in Kansas City on a historic night for the Caribbean nation
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