Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
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Notable Quotes
"Take a bow, Room. Absolutely magnificent."
— Martin Keown , Celebrity
"I still have to process myself."
— Eloy Room , Athlete
Key People
Dick Advocaat is a former football manager and player who was appointed as an adviser to Feyenoord.
Eloy Room is a 37-year-old goalkeeper who plays for Miami FC and represents Curacao in international football.
Martin Keown is a former Arsenal defender and current football pundit.
Patrick Kluivert is a former Dutch professional football player and manager.
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Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
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