Eloy Room’s historic 15 saves earn Curaçao first-ever World Cup point

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-shattering 15 saves to carry debutants Curaçao to a historic goalless draw against Ecuador, marking the most stops in regulation time in World Cup history.

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room entered the football history books on Saturday night, producing an astonishing 15-save masterclass to hold Ecuador to a 0-0 draw at Arrowhead Stadium.

Facing a relentless onslaught of 27 shots from the South American giants, the 37-year-old veteran stood entirely unbeatable.

His heroic efforts single-handedly earned the tiny Caribbean debutants their first-ever FIFA World Cup point and clean sheet.

Room’s incredible performance shattered records, officially logging the most saves ever recorded in a 90-minute World Cup match since data collection began in 1966.

While American keeper Tim Howard holds the absolute record with 16 saves against Belgium in 2014, that feat required 30 minutes of extra time. Room’s defiant wall in Group E keeps Curaçao’s dreams alive ahead of their final match against Ivory Coast.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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