Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room delivered a historic performance to secure his nation's first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador.
The 37-year-old stood firm against a relentless Ecuadorian attack, making 15 saves during the match.
He came just one stop short of breaking Tim Howard's all-time men's World Cup record of 16 saves set in 2014.
Dutch royalty, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, watched from the stands as Room denied chance after chance.
The result marked an incredible turnaround for Dick Advocaat's side, following their heavy 7-1 defeat against Germany just days earlier.
Ecuador left the pitch to jeers from their own supporters, knowing they must now defeat Germany in their final group match to progress.
Traveling Curaçao fans made their presence known, with an estimated 5% of the island's 160,000 population journeying to the United States.
Ecuadorian coach Sebastián Beccacece had warned his team against complacency when facing the nation ranked 83rd by FIFA.
“We are not Germany,” he said beforehand.
La Tri fielded a lineup featuring European club stars, including Arsenal's Piero Hincapié and Paris Saint-Germain's Willian Pacho in defense.
Enner Valencia had an early chance within the first two minutes, but Room deflected his shot around the post.
Curaçao proved competitive as Sheffield United's Tahith Chong drove forward to shift the game's tempo before Juninho Bacuna fired wide.
Advocaat's tactical setup found open spaces down the flanks, causing visible frustration for Beccacece as Pedro Vite curled a shot wide.
Valencia and John Yeboah tested Room right before halftime, but the goalkeeper blocked both attempts.
Seeking a breakthrough, Beccacece substituted the cautioned Jordy Alcívar for Kevin Rodríguez at the start of the second half.
Room continued his dominance by stopping an effort from Moisés Caicedo and preventing a goalbound deflection off his own defender.
Curaçao remained dangerous on the counterattack when a backheel from Bacuna set up his brother Leandro, forcing Hernán Galíndez into a triple save.
Room took center stage again to deny a powerful header from Rodriguez, followed by late blockades against Valencia and Pacho.
