Room shines as Curaçao earn historic draw

Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao

In response, ecuador took the fixture to Curaçao in Kansas City but the evening turned out to be an Eloy Room masterpiece. The Blue Wave custodian made a number of unbelievable stops, helping the Concacaf side secure their opening ever point at the FIFA World Cup™.

La Tricolor started brightly as Moises Caicedo unleashed Enner Valencia with a outstanding ball over the top. Valencia was left one on one with Room, but failed to find a way past the Caribbean custodian; setting the tone for the night.

Early-stage on, the Blue Wave were able to take advantage of the space Ecuador left as they pushed for an opener. Bacuna, as well as Locadia made good runs into space, as well as created chances for their midfield men, but they were also unable to find the back of the net.

As the period went on Ecuador attacked in waves, but no one could find a way past the imperious Room.

As time wound down, Ecuador pressed even harder for a strike, as well as Valencia nearly found the net a strong header from a whipped in cross, only to be denied by Room.

Ecuador hit the woodwork three times, as well as had nearly 30 attempts, but were unable to find a way through the Caribbean side's defence. The draw means that Germany will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group E winners. The other three sides in the group enter the showpiece matchday with the opportunity to progress to the elimination stage phase.

Pivotal stat

This is just the third goalless draw in 33 World Cup encounters between CONMEBOL, as well as Concacaf nations. The other two were:

Uruguay 0-0 Mexico - 1966 group stage Brazil 0-0 Mexico - 2014 group stage

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Eloy Room (Curaçao)