Bolivia 2-1 Suriname: Bolivia's wonderful two goals seal their seat to face Iraq

Bolivia's dominant performance on the pitch converts their effort into a substantial victory. They will encounter Iraq in the next round to decide which side will advance to the World Cup.

Match Report:

Bolivia came from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Monterrey, keeping alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1994.

The South American nation will face Iraq in Wednesday's playoff final for a place at the tournament in Group I, while Suriname’s bid to reach the finals for the first time came to an end after surrendering its early second-half lead.

Suriname struck three minutes after the restart when Liam van Gelderen reacted quickest to a chaotic goalmouth scramble, pouncing on a loose ball after keeper Guillermo Viscarra failed to gather or clear and tapping home from close range.

Substitute Moises Paniagua drew Bolivia level in the 72nd minute, latching onto a loose ball after a series of deflections and steering a toe-poked finish into the far corner.

Bolivia was then awarded a penalty after a Myenty Abena foul on Juan Godoy, and Miguel Terceros stepped up to convert from the spot in the 79th minute, completing the turnaround for 'La Verde'.

Played in front of a largely Bolivian crowd at Monterrey's Estadio BBVA, the match was attended by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and offered a glimpse of a venue set to host four games at the World Cup.

Match Events

0' The match is about to start!

15' Highlight from Bolivia vs Suriname

22' Match Event for Bolivia vs Suriname

48' GOAL! Bolivia 0-1 Suriname (Liam van Gelderen)

72' GOAL! Bolivia 1-1 Suriname (Moises Paniagua)

79' Penalty Goal! Bolivia 2-1 Suriname (Miguelito)

Line-ups

Bolivia XI: Guillermo Viscarra, Luis Haquín, Ramiro Vaca, Roberto Fernández, Gabriel Villamíl, Efraín Morales, Daniel Medina, Héctor Cuellar, Miguelito, Robson Matheus, Enzo Monteiro

Subs: Carlos Lampe, Moisés Villarroel, Richet Gómez, Carlos Melgar, Juan Godoy, Moises Paniagua, Fernando Nava, Ervin Vaca, Marcelo Torrez, Diego Arroyo, Lucas Macazaga, Gerónimo Govea

Suriname XI: Tjaronn Chery, Jean-Paul Boëtius, Denswil, D. Anderson, Gyrano Kerk, Myenty Abena, Etienne Vaessen, Joël Piroe, Shaquille Pinas, Liam van Gelderen, Melayro Bogarde

Subs: Dion Malone, Warner Hahn, Sheraldo Becker, Jay-Roy Grot, Gleofilo Vlijter, Anfernee Dijksteel, Denzel Jubitana, Immanuel Pherai, Radinio Balker, Yannick Leliendal, Richonell Margaret, Jahnilo Wiegel