Room Makes 15 Saves as Curaçao Earn Historic Point Against Ecuador

Ecuador and Curaçao drew 0–0 at Kansas City Stadium as the Caribbean debutants earned their first ever point at a FIFA World Cup. Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a goalkeeping masterclass, making a record-equalling 15 saves — matching Tim Howard's 2014 mark — to repel a relentless Ecuador side that dominated possession and chances throughout.

Ecuador had 27 shots to Curaçao's 10 and 15 on target, but Room denied Enner Valencia from close range inside three minutes and went on to keep out Moisés Caicedo, Kevin Rodríguez and Nilson Angulo among others. Ecuador finished with roughly 75% possession yet failed to score for a second straight match, leaving them with just one point and no goals from their opening two games.

The result keeps both teams alive in Group E, won by Germany. Ecuador must beat the group winners in New York on 25 June to reach the knockouts, while Curaçao — thrashed 7–1 by Germany in their opener — can still qualify if they beat Côte d'Ivoire in Philadelphia on the same evening.