Ecuador v Curaçao

The full-time whistle at Kansas City Stadium brings with it the most famous result in Curacao football history, as the Blue Wave hold firm for 90 minutes to secure a World Cup point, following a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Beccacece’s side, who created an incredible 3.05 xG (compared to Curacao’s 0.48) without scoring, were witness to a goalkeeping masterclass tonight, as Room equalled Tim Howard’s tournament record with 15 saves - without requiring extra-time to do so. Valencia had the best pair of chances in the game, both in the first half, but the captain could not force the ball over the line from close range, leaving La Tricolor to toil in vain as they looked for a way through. Despite seeing just 25% of the ball and managing a third as many passes as their opponents (642 to 224), the CONCACAF side built on their impressive opening 20 minutes against Germany last time out with a complete and resolute display defensively - while fashioning the odd shot from distance at the other end to keep Galindez honest. Curacao keep their hopes of qualification alive and head to the final day needing a win against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia Stadium on June 25. Ecuador are also not out of contention, but the shock result leaves their fate hanging in the balance ahead of a game against Germany at New York/New Jersey Stadium on the same day. That concludes our commentary of the World Cup Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao - we hope you’ve enjoyed it!

FULL-TIME: ECUADOR 0-0 CURACAO

The fourth official indicates five minutes will be added to the end of the match for stoppages.

90'+1'

Yellow Card

Kastaneer charges through the back of Preciado rather unnecessarily, deep in midfield, which earns the substitute striker a yellow card eight minutes after his introduction.

Preciado takes up a position just outside the penalty area on the right side and is seemingly caught between two minds as he scoops a high delivery towards the top corner that fails to give his team-mates a chance to get on the end of it, before the ball smacks off the crossbar and bounces behind.

89'

Substitution

Jordy Caicedo makes a late entrance, on in place of Yeboah.