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Jansen 'couldn’t sleep' after watching friend set World Cup saves record

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room equaled the World Cup saves record during a 0-0 tie against Ecuador in Kansas City. The result secured the first World Cup point for Curaçao. Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen said he "couldn't sleep" while watching his friend and countryman achieve the feat.

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Eloy Room tied the World Cup saves record previously held by Tim Howard.

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  1. Eloy Room Ties World Cup Saves Record in Curaçao Draw

    Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room equaled the World Cup saves record during a 0-0 tie against Ecuador in Kansas City. The result secured the first World Cup point for Curaçao. Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen said he "couldn't sleep" while watching his friend and countryman achieve the feat.

    What's confirmed:

    • Curaçao and Ecuador tied 0-0 in Kansas City.
    • Goalkeeper Eloy Room equaled the World Cup saves record held by Tim Howard.
    • Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen stated he "couldn't sleep" after watching the match.
    • Curaçao earned its first World Cup point.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tahith Chong helped Curaçao win its first World Cup point.
    • Kenley Jansen spent 15 minutes in the clubhouse talking about soccer before a game against the Chicago White Sox.
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