Curaçao's Eloy Room deserves a statue after historic World Cup performance | E. Room

Eloy Room, the goalkeeper of Curaçao, has given his country a historic World Cup point against Ecuador. Room kept his team in the game with a series of spectacular saves and was named man of the match.

What happened?

Curaçao played its first World Cup match ever and ended with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Room was the hero of the night with fifteen saves, the highest number ever in the regular time of a World Cup match.

Why is this important for Curaçao?

Curaçao's World Cup performance is a historic moment for the country. It is the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup. The performance of Room and his team is a source of pride for the people of Curaçao.

What comes next?

A fan initiative wants to give Room a statue as a tribute to his performance. The campaign has started on Club-Meister, where fans and football enthusiasts can contribute to the realization of the statue.

The campaign for a statue is not only a tribute to Room, but also to all the people of Curaçao who are proud of their country and their football team.