PERU and New Zealand face off in Lima with the prize of World Cup football at stake.
After a tense and nervy 0-0 draw on Saturday, the All Whites travel to South America knowing that a score draw will see them through to Russia.
But the Peruvians are superb on their altitude-affected home turf, with only Brazil and Chile leaving with three points during qualification.
Despite the large gap in the FIFA rankings between the two sides, it is all still to play for in the deciding leg and New Zealand fancy their chances of causing a major shock.
What time is kick-off?
THIS match will be held on Thursday, November 16 at the Estadio Nacional.
Kick-off is at 2.15am UK time – so stock up on coffee.
Which channel is it on?
YOU can watch this game live on Premier Sports, with the coverage starting at 2am.
Or stick with us on SunSport, where we will have LIVE updates as the action unfolds in the Peruvian capital.
Peru vs New Zealand live blog: Latest updates from crucial World Cup 2018 play-off
What is the team news?
¡Alineación oficial! Así jugamos ante Nueva Zelanda el repechaje. ¡Vamos Perú!
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— Selección Peruana (@SeleccionPeru) November 16, 2017
BURNLEY striker Chris Wood came off the bench in Wellington but may get the chance to start this one with his side needing goals.
Kip Colvey played well at right-back in the first-leg, yet amazingly didn’t spend a single minute of the pitch last season with his club San Jose Earthquakes.
Peru flew back home hours after the stalemate and picked up no injury concerns during the clash.
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