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Curacao earns historic first World Cup point with 0-0 draw vs Ecuador

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 05:01

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Curacao secured the first World Cup point in its history, playing Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, according to broadcaster Ben Goldfriend (N12). The result is a notable achievement for the Caribbean debutant.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Curacao earned its first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup, holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in a group-stage match early Sunday morning Jerusalem time, according to broadcaster Ben Goldfriend (N12). The Caribbean nation, making its debut in the tournament, had been expected to struggle against the stronger South American side. The result follows other notable World Cup draws in the group stage, including Congo's 1-1 against Portugal and Saudi Arabia's 1-1 with Uruguay, as reported earlier by The Zioneer. No further details on the match statistics or lineup were immediately available.

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