Ecuador vs Curaçao Player Ratings- Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments
Emmanuel MendezSun, June 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC·2 min readEcuador and Curaçao ended in a 0-0 draw at Kansas City Stadium. The match means that both Ecuador and Curaçao are on one point in Group E. Neither team is eliminated, but they are close to elimination.
The result is historic for Curaçao as it marks their first-ever point at their first World Cup. For Ecuador, they will need to win against Germany for a chance at finishing in the top two and qualify for the knockout stages.
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The winner of the match is Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, who made 15 saves tonight. The Curaçao defense was great in making it extremely difficult for Ecuador to find clear chances.
It was a quick turnaround from last week, when they conceded 7 goals. Curaçao is still alive in the World Cup.
The disappointment was Ecuador's attack once again. Ecuador has yet to score a goal in the World Cup and is one of the few teams left in the tournament that has not scored a goal.
AdvertisementAdvertisementPlayer Ratings for Ecuador and Curaçao (1-10)
These post-match player ratings from Athlon Sports are based on first-hand analysis while watching the match.
A one (1) is the worst possible score for a player who saw substantial minutes, while a 10 represents a stellar game-changing performance. A five (5) is average based on a player’s role and expected contributions.
Ecuador
Hernan Galindez - 6
Piero Hincapié - 7
Willian Pacho - 7
Alan Franco - 7
Jordy Alcivar - 5
Pervis Estupinan - 5
Moises Caicedo - 8
Pedro Vite - 7
John Yeboah - 6
Enner Valencia - 5
Gonzalo Plata - 7
Subs: Kevin Rodriguez (7), Nilson Angulo (5), Angelo Preciado (6), Jordy Caicedo (N/A)
Curaçao
Eloy Room - 9 (Man of the Match)
Deveron Fonville - 7
Sherel Floranus - 7
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Armando Obispo - 7
Jurien Gaari - 7
Joshua Brenet - 8
Juninho Bacuna - 6
Leandro Bacuna - 6
Thith Chong - 8
Jurgen Locadia - 6
Subs: Kenji Gorre (5), Roshon Van Eijma (5), Jearl Margaritha (5), Godfried Roemeratoe (5), Gervane Kastaneer (5)
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
