Ecuador dominated possession and created numerous chances at Arrowhead Stadium, but Curaçao's goalkeeper Eloy Room delivered a masterclass to secure an unlikely draw. Ecuador controlled seventy-five percent of the ball and registered fifteen shots on goal, yet Room made fifteen saves to keep the match scoreless. The Ecuadorian side earned eight corner kicks and completed ninety percent of their passes, but clinical finishing eluded them throughout. Curaçao offered little offensively, managing only three shots on target, but their defensive discipline and Room's exceptional performance proved sufficient. Both teams earned a point in Group E, leaving their qualification hopes alive. Ecuador will rue missed opportunities, while Curaçao can take heart from a resilient defensive display against a superior opponent.