Eloy Room sets World Cup record with 15 saves in Man of the Match
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Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room was named FIFA Man of the Match after making 15 saves in a World Cup match, the most ever in 90 minutes.
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match award after setting a World Cup record with 15 saves in a single 90-minute match.
The performance marks the most saves ever recorded in a World Cup match within regular time.
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