Poland supporters are out in force, hoping to cheer their side on to victory in the battle to avoid the Group A wooden spoon Costa Rica make a lively start to the game with Paulo Wanchope and Ronald Gomez causing problems up front Referee Shamsul Maidin is keen to stamp his authority - Arkadiusz Radomski one of six players booked in the first half Midway through the first-half, the Ticos take the lead - Ronald Gomez bending a low free-kick round the Polish wall Gomez's shot is hit with such ferocity that Poland keeper Artur Boruc can do little to stop it hitting the back of the net Poland are soon level after Ticos keeper Jose Porras makes a hash of a corner and Boratosz Bosacki forces the ball home Bosacki heads Poland in front after the break, climbing above Wanchope to nod in Jacek Krzynowek's corner Tempers start to fray and there are ugly challenges from both sides as Costa Rica look for a way back into the game However their admirable fighting gets them nowhere and the Costa Rican's pride sinks with a 2-1 loss and a flight home
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