Ecuador vs Curacao

Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to play at a FIFA World Cup, produced one of the most remarkable defensive performances of the tournament to hold Ecuador to a goalless draw in Group E. Goalkeeper Eloy Room, the former Columbus Crew No.1, was the hero of the night, making 15 saves — the most ever recorded in a 90-minute World Cup match. The result made Curaçao the second tournament debutant to collect a point in the group stage, after Cape Verde's earlier heroics against Spain. Ecuador dominated possession and created a string of chances but could not find a way past Room, leaving them frustrated as Germany and Ivory Coast battled for top spot in the group on the same day.