This was a meaningless match as both teams were already eliminated from advancement.
Costa Rica scored first on a free kick just outside the area in the 24th minute. The ball went under the leg of a standing Artur Boruc, the Polish keeper.
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The Poles struck back nine minutes later with their first goal of the tournament, coming from a corner kick won by Polish star Ireneusz Jelen. The corner was met with a first time strike into the back of the net.
In the 66th minute, Poland headed the winner as the goal again came off of a corner kick.
Eight minutes from time saw a Costa Rican equalizer nullified by offsides.
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