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Curacao takes historic World Cup point

The islanders' goalkeeper made 15 key saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador

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Curacao's 37-year-old goalkeeper Eloy Rom set a record in his team's historic draw against Ecuador at the World Cup.

In a match from the second round of the group stage of the North American tournament, Curacao and Ecuador ended without a winner, 0-0.

For Curacao, this is the first point won in a World Cup finals.

Rom made 15 saves in the match, which is a record in a World Cup match without extra time since 1966.