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Curaçao keeper ties Tim Howard record with 15 saves against Ecuador

Curaçao goalkeeper matched the legendary Tim Howard world‑record for most saves in a match, making 15 stops (some statistics list 16) in a 0‑0 draw versus Ecuador. After the game he said, "I almost beat Howard, I did my job." The performance equalled the benchmark set by Howard in the 2014 World Cup, highlighting the goalkeeper’s impact despite the goalless result.

The match formed part of the ongoing international fixtures for both nations, underscoring Curaçao’s defensive resilience against a strong Ecuadorian side.