Article
07 July 2010
Realmadrid.com/EFE / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Iker Casillas has become one of the stars of the 2010 World Cup thanks to the decisive role he plays with Spain. Following the victory over the Netherlands in the semifinals, the Real Madrid goalkeeper set a new record with the national team by keeping a clean sheet for 313 minutes in the championship.
The last goal Casillas conceded was the sole strike Chile netted against Spain in the group stages. No other team has since managed to defeat the keeper, who even saved a penalty against Paraguay.
The previous record was held by goalies Eizaguirre and Ramallets, who were undefeated for 282 minutes during the 1950 World Cup following a strike by the USA's Souza. Spain then won 2-0 against Chile and 1-0 against England. The Reds finished in fourth place in that edition of the championship.