Curacao earn first World Cup point after inspired Room keeps Ecuador out

Curacao earn first World Cup point after inspired Room keeps Ecuador out
[Image: BBC Sport]

Curacao drew nil-all with Ecuador to earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup point.

Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 incredible saves to keep the Ecuadorians at bay.

The draw means both teams need to win their final games to have a chance of going through.

Ecuador enjoyed more possession and created several attacking opportunities in the opening 45 minutes, but Curaçao's defence has stood firm to keep the match scoreless heading into the break.

For Ecuador, this marks their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance after previously qualifying in 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2022. Their best performance came in 2006 when they reached the Round of 16.

Curaçao, meanwhile, is making history with its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. The Caribbean nation secured qualification for the tournament for the first time and is looking to make a strong impression on football's biggest stage.

Ecuador will face Germany in their final Group E match next Friday at 8am, while Curaçao will take on Ivory Coast at the same time.

Meanwhile, Netherlands hammered Sweden 5-1 and Sweden defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 earlier this morning.

Tunisia and Japan will go head-to-head at 4pm.

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