New Delhi, June 14 -- In a moment that will live forever in Caribbean football history, 22-year-old Livano Comenencia wrote his name into the record books. The right-back scored Curacao's first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup, equalising against four-time champions Germany in Houston on Sunday (June 14).

The match at NRG Stadium began with Germany taking an early lead through Felix Nmecha. But Curacao, the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup, refused to be overawed. At the 20-minute mark, they produced a moment of pure magic that silenced the favourites and sent their supporters into raptures.

Germany looked comfortable after their quick opener. Then a loose spell in their defence allowed Curacao to break forward with real intent....