World Cup Group Stage - 2
Ecuador 0 - 0 FT Curaçao
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' J. Alcivar
L. Bacuna 39'
HT
46' ↓ J. Alcivar ↑K. Rodriguez
J. Bacuna 53'
L. Comenencia 56'
70' ↓ P. Estupinan ↑N. Angulo
J. Gaari 75'
↓ J. Bacuna ↑K. Gorre 75'
↓ D. Fonville ↑R. van Eijma 76'
↓ T. Chong ↑J. Margaritha 76'
83' ↓ A. Franco ↑A. Preciado
↓ J. Locadia ↑G. Kastaneer 83'
↓ L. Comenencia ↑G. Roemeratoe 84'
89' ↓ J. Yeboah ↑J. Caicedo
G. Kastaneer 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ecuador
Goalkeepers
Hernán Galíndez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piero Hincapié 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jordy Alcivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
John Yeboah 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Pedro Vite
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
87%
Pass Acc
Moisés Caicedo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
97%
Pass Acc
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Gonzalo Plata 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
49
Passes
11
Duels
Enner Valencia 
SNAKEBITTEN
5
On Target
5
On Target
0
Goals
1.5
xG Wasted
BENCH
Moisés Ramírez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gonzalo Valle
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yaimar Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Ordóñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Porozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángelo Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kendry Páez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denil Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Rodriguez
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nilson Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Arevalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Minda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curaçao
Goalkeepers
Eloy Room 
OCTOPUS
15
Saves
15
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Joshua Brenet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jurien Gaari 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Armando Obispo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sherel Constancio Floranus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deveron Fonville
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Tahith Chong
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Livano Comenencia
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Leandro Bacuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Bacuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Jürgen Locadia
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Tyrick Bodak
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Trevor Iriving Doornbusch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shurandy Sambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roshon van Eijma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riechedly Bazoer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ar'Jany Martha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Felida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godfried Roemeratoe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jearl Margaritha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Gorré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Antonisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gervane Kastaneer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandley Kuwas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sontje Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Goalkeeping Masterpiece Denies Ecuadorian Onslaught
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Eloy Room's historic performance between the sticks salvaged a vital point for Curaçao in a World Cup group stage survival clash.
The Siege Begins
The stage was set at Arrowhead Stadium for a crucial World Cup encounter, and Ecuador wasted no time taking absolute control. Dominating possession with a staggering 75 percent of the ball, the South Americans pinned Curaçao deep inside their own half. The Intensity was blistering from the opening exchanges, with Moisés Caicedo pulling the tactical strings in midfield. He registered four key passes, continually slicing through the defensive lines to create premium scoring opportunities. Despite dictating the rhythm and suffocating their opponents with a relentless high press, the Ecuadorian forwards found themselves increasingly frustrated. Every time they breached the penalty area, they encountered a resolute defensive setup determined to absorb pressure. The sheer volume of early attempts signaled a long afternoon ahead for the Caribbean side, who were entirely reliant on desperate rear-guard action to survive the initial storm.
The Wall of Curaçao
The true turning point of this match was not a tactical shift, but an extraordinary display of individual defiance. Eloy Room delivered one of the most astonishing goalkeeping performances in recent memory, single-handedly inflating the Upset factor as the clock ticked down. Ecuador unleashed a terrifying barrage of 28 total shots, finding the target 15 times and accumulating a massive 3.06 expected goals. Yet, Room stood like a titan, producing a staggering 15 saves to continuously deny the South American attackers. Whether it was diving efforts to tip long-range strikes wide or courageous point-blank blocks inside the six-yard box, the Curaçao shot-stopper refused to be beaten. His heroics completely demoralized the opposing forwards, transforming what should have been a comfortable rout into an incredibly tense affair where the underdog started to believe in miracles.
Desperation and Defiance
As the final whistle approached, the sheer exhaustion on both sides told the story of a gruelling battle. The Stakes could not have been higher, with both teams fighting to escape the bottom of the group standings. While Curaçao spent the vast majority of the contest defending, Hernán Galíndez had to remain alert at the other end, making three crucial saves to prevent a catastrophic counter-attacking defeat for Ecuador. This scoreless draw leaves both nations sitting nervously on a single point after two matches, making their advancement prospects incredibly perilous. For the South Americans, this will feel like two massive points dropped despite their absolute domination. Conversely, the Caribbean islanders will celebrate this hard-fought deadlock as a historic result, born from defensive grit and a miraculous performance between the goalposts.
Key Questions
How did Curaçao pull off this shock result?
Relying on a deep defensive block and a legendary performance from their goalkeeper, absorbing 28 shots and surviving 3.06 expected goals to secure a vital draw.
What made Eloy Room the Man of the Match?
He produced a staggering 15 saves against a relentless Ecuadorian attack, single-handedly keeping a clean sheet to secure a historic point for his nation.
What does this mean for Ecuador's season?
Dropping points despite total domination leaves them third in the group with just one point, making progression to the knockout rounds extremely difficult.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Ecuador face do-or-die Curaçao clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A massive disparity in quality means this match lacks broad appeal, but the desperation for group stage survival gives it sudden-death intensity.
The Setup
The stakes at Arrowhead Stadium on June 21, 2026, could not be higher. This Group Stage Matchday 2 crunch match is practically an elimination bout. With an off-the-charts Stakes rating, both Ecuador and Curaçao know that anything less than three points spells disaster for their tournament hopes. However, a modest Stars rating indicates this won't be a fixture defined by global icons or individual brilliance. Instead, a sluggish Form rating for both nations suggests a tense, disjointed affair where fear of losing outweighs the desire to entertain. The tactical Balance leans heavily toward the South Americans, leaving the Caribbean underdogs with a monumental mountain to climb.
Key Battle
With no breakout marquee names stealing the spotlight, this game comes down to pure tactical execution. Ecuador's physical, high-pressing midfield unit will look to suffocate Curaçao's deep defensive block. The Caribbean side must remain disciplined and organized, hoping to frustrate the heavy favorites and strike on a rare counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Expect a one-sided affair in terms of possession. Ecuador will dominate the ball and pin their opponents back. While it might take time to break down a stubborn defense, the South Americans will eventually find their breakthrough, coasting to a comfortable multi-goal victory.