Peru are the final team to secure a World Cup place after beating New Zealand 2-0 in their play-off today. After the opening goal, the celebrations in their capital city of Lima were such that they activated earthquake-detection apps.
Peru have not been to a World Cup since 1982. A Jefferson Farfan goal gave them a crucial lead and after he did so the Sismo (earthquake) Detector app issued an alert to users that a natural disaster was imminent:
#sismo detectado en tiempo real en #ProvinciadeLima #Perú por @SismoDetector. Descarga la app https://t.co/X9AAsPbXNX https://t.co/yb5qXJVMed
— Red Geocientífica de Chile (@RedGeoChile) November 16, 2017
However their researchers soon realised the trigger wasn't two blocks of earth slipping past eachother but Peruvian fans embracing each other.
INCREÍBLE | Alarma de Sismo Detector se habría activado en el Distrito de Lima debido a la celebración del gol de Perú a Nueva Zelanda.
— Red Geocientífica de Chile (@RedGeoChile) November 16, 2017
INCREDIBLE | Earthquake Detector alarm would be activated in the District of Lima due to the celebration of the goal from Peru to New Zealand.
In the build-up to the game Peruvian fans had set off fires outside the New Zealand player's hotel during the early hours.
Peru fans 'welcoming' NZ ahead of their WCQ..with fireworks outside the NZ hotel at 3:30a? Never change, South America..
?: @aaroncordova90 pic.twitter.com/RYz3NJTE8E
— COPA90 US (@COPA90US) November 15, 2017
After the fireworks episode three low-flying military jets flew over the New Zealand hotel adding to the noise distribution.
A second goal by Christian Ramos secured a spot in Russia for the Incas. The game was marred by accusations of lasers being shown at the New Zealand players.
Disgusting use of Laser Pointers by Peru Fans #PERvNZL pic.twitter.com/QEwGj5N0hO
— mikey (@mikeymifsud) November 16, 2017
New Zealand Defender Andrew Durante was understandly furious at Peru, claiming they "used every trick in the book."
We knew that they would throw everything at us and they did.
With fans like this it's fair to see they will make for an interesting addition to next year's World Cup.
Perú en el Mundial ! pic.twitter.com/vkvSDhdMMk
— Lucarne Opposée (@LucarneOpposee) November 16, 2017
