Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room might have finished one save shy of the all-time record for saves in a single FIFA World Cup match, but he still made history against Ecuador on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium.
With his 15-save performance, Room set the all-time record for the most saves by a goalkeeper in a single World Cup match that did not include extra time.
United States men's national legend Tim Howard, who holds the record for most saves in a single World Cup watch, made five of his saves in extra time.
Room also holds the record for most saves by a goalkeeper in a World Cup match without conceding.
Howard conceded two goals in the United States' 2-0 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Room had a nightmare start to the tournament, conceding seven goals to Germany.
He followed it up with an awe-inspiring performance, recording a clean sheet and earning tournament debut squad Curaçao its first-ever point at the tournament.
Most Saves In a World Cup Match: Where Eloy Room Stands Room fell short of the total amount of saves in a men's World Cup match but will hold the record for most saves without conceding a goal in a match.
It is also the most on record by any goalkeeper in a World Cup match that did not feature extra-time.
Sources: Fox Sports
