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Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history

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Curacao made World Cup history. Their goalkeeper, Eloy Room, made fifteen saves — equalling a World Cup record — to secure a goalless draw with Ecuador. It's the island nation's first World Cup point ever. According to BBC Sport, Room's extraordinary performance kept Curacao competitive throughout, turning away every attack.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg58z9gl34o?...

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