Joel Piroe vows Suriname response after Bolivia play-off defeat

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·30 mars 2026

Joel Piroe vows Suriname response after Bolivia play-off defeat

Leeds United striker Joel Piroe reflected on a proud debut that ended in a painful World Cup play-off defeat for Suriname.

The player said in a post that it was "A proud moment, but not how we imagined it. Had and felt a huge amount of support. We will come back stronger."

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Born in the Netherlands, Piroe represented his country up to under-20 level before switching allegiance in January to Suriname, for whom he qualifies through his father.

Suriname advanced from the CONCACAF qualifiers to the inter-confederation play-offs, meeting Bolivia in a semi-final, with the winners to face Iraq for a place at the tournament.

Piroe went straight into the starting line-up on Friday and was heavily involved as Suriname led 1-0, but Bolivia turned it around to win 2-1, ending their World Cup bid.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk