Two years ago today, the Peruvian National Team defeated New Zealand 2-0 and secured their ticket to a World Cup after 36 years. In this way, every November 15, Peruvians will remember this date as one of the greatest joys in national football.
After qualifying for the playoffs in a tense final round of the South American Qualifiers, Peru had to face New Zealand, which seemed like an accessible rival. Although in the first leg we only managed a goalless draw in Wellington.
However, the Peruvian team led by Ricardo Gareca put aside nervousness and pressure in the return match at the National Stadium in Lima, which was packed.
The goals for the national team were scored by Jefferson Farfán with a powerful shot in the first half. In the second half, Christian Ramos transformed into a striker to seal Peru's victory.
That night at the National Stadium, Pedro Gallese, Alberto Rodríguez, Christian Ramos, Adrián Zela, Luis Advíncula, Miguel Trauco, Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotún, Edison Flores, Andy Polo, Christian Cueva, Raúl Ruidíaz, André Carrillo, and Jefferson Farfán were responsible for bringing joy back to the country.
