Simone has now gone 609 minutes without conceding a goal. In this period, he has also surpassed the 36-year-old record previously held by Walter Zenga.
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The fact that Spain has not conceded a single goal so far in this World Cup is remarkable in itself. It is even more astonishing that Spain has not conceded a goal in the last six World Cup matches. The hero behind this performance is goalkeeper Unai Simón. Because of this very performance, Spain has become a strong contender for the World Cup title.
Simón has now gone 609 minutes without conceding a goal. In this period, he has also surpassed the 36-year-old record held by Walter Zenga. There had been some debate about the place of this 29-year-old goalkeeper, who has played only for Athletic Bilbao, in the Spanish team. His last season for Bilbao was not particularly impressive.
His performance so far has proven just how excellent a goalkeeper he is. Even in the round of 16 match against Portugal, the way Unai played was commendable in itself. Despite Portugal's sustained pressure, he appeared calm and composed. In particular, the way Unai saved Cristiano Ronaldo's overhead volley has earned him even more admirers.
