After securing a crucial draw against Peru on Friday, Portland Timbers midfielder Bill Tuiloma and New Zealand were held scoreless in a 2-0 loss to Peru during the second leg of a home-and-home FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff on Wednesday. Tuiloma started for the All Whites, going 45 minutes in the match before coming off at halftime.
COUNTDOWN | All Whites lineup for the second leg of the intercontinental playoff in Lima #AllWhites #PERvNZL #WCQ pic.twitter.com/e99AAgNKZo
— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) November 16, 2017
SUB | Massive moment here at the start of the second half as Chris Wood comes on for Bill Tuiloma #PERvNZL #WCQ 1-0
— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) November 16, 2017
With the loss, the Kiwis have been eliminated from FIFA World Cup Qualifying contention, while Peru secures the tournament’s final spot and will appear in Russia next summer.