Chris Wood is on the bench for the All Whites' clash against Peru this afternoon.

The Socceroos have failed to capitalise on a glut of goalscoring chances in Honduras

The Peru footballer says the possible birth of his twins won't affect his concentration.

Peru football fans are gathering outside the team's hotel.

Anthony Hudson is set to spring a couple of surprises in his team to face Peru today

Michael Burgess runs the rule over the New Zealand-Peru World Cup playoff series.

A crowd of around 38,000 football fans will urge on their teams in Cup qualifier today.

Former All Whites captain a polarising figure in New Zealand football.

You might say it was a goal that changed Chris Wood's life.

Brown passes on the successful lessons of 2009 side who broke World Cup drought.

Wellington is expected to get $8 million pumped into its economy from the qualifying match

Noisy Peruvians told 'no instruments' ahead of playoff clash in Wellington.

Which players will make the difference at Westpac Stadium on Saturday?

Andrew Durante needn't look far to know Saturday's clash with Peru will be huge.

Matt Fejos and The Flying Kiwis are preparing for their biggest campaign in four years.

Intrigue as coach runs the buildup to playoff by himself.

"It's a tough game, a brilliant game but we have to make sure it's not a killer game."

Mystery surrounds the All Whites' coaching setup this week ahead of their clash with Peru.

Retired professional had captained young Belgians and played in Italy, Belgium and Austria

Andrew Durante admits he's torn on what sort of weather he wants in Wellington this week

Rory Fallon becomes the Stephen Donald of the All Whites' playoff campaign.

Given his ill fortune over the years, it was a relief to see Reid arrive in NZ.

Get a boiler suit, hunt out the party dress, play doctor - as long as its white

The Peru national football side have landed in Auckland ahead of Saturday's clash with NZ

Jeremy Brockie is New Zealand Football's intrepid adventurer.

A deal which seeks equality for Kiwi male and female footballers would be a world first.

Robin Zentner had his blushes spared following a near-catastrophic blunder in goal.

Secrecy and tight security surround the Peruvian footballers and their camp followers

It may be the worst tackle you'll ever see and it only got a yellow card.

Watch: 10 of Chris Wood's best goals, as described by the All Whites striker.