Poland has never beaten Germany, managing a draw once and it looked like Poland were going to will out another draw, which they did for over 90 minutes.
Poland and their co-man of the match striker Ireneusz Jelen gave everything they had.
They played with heart and soul and determination, unlike in the first match against Ecuador, but it still wasn't enough, as Germany dramatically scored an injury time winner.
Germany had the better opportunities throughout, but the Poles' dogged determination on defense held them in check, including a couple one on one situations in the first half that amounted to nothing for the Germans.
Poland had a great chance in the 57th minute when Ireneusz Jelen made nice space and fired a rocket, but it was straight at goal tender Jens Lehmann.
It was part of a several minute sequence in which the Poles controlled and made several dangerous plays in the area.
The best Polish chances and offense on the night came courtesy of Jelen, who rightfully got the start in this one.
Polish keeper Artur Boruc was kept very busy by the Germans, making numerous high quality saves to keep the scoresheet clean for over 90 minutes.
Boruc and Jelen were the stars on the night for Poland.
Poland was dealt a severe blow by the referee in the 75th minute when Radoslaw Sobolewski was sent off after receiving a second yellow, which seemed a harsh decision.
With a man down and showing fatigue, the Poles had no choice but to go defensive to try and preserve the scoreless draw.
It seemed they would do it, but things got very very shaky in the 90th minute on a play that had the Germans twice blast the crossbar and subsequent ball in goal disallowed for offsides.
Then, with less than a minute left in injury time, Poland's luck finally ran out and Germany got the winner on an Oliver Neuville first timer from the cross of speedy sub David Odonkor.
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interval, especially in the 28th minute when Delgado ballooned a short range shot in front of goal that seemed harder to miss than make.
Delgado later redeemed the miss by scoring the South Americans' second goal 10 minutes from time.
The defeat effectively eliminates Poland from the World Cup.
Consider that Poland plays Germany in their next match, where a loss is almost assured.
Then even with a win against Costa Rica, it leaves the Poles with only 3 points - not enough to advance.
Poland coach Pawel Janas should check himself into a clinic if against Germany he does not start striker Ireneusz Jelen.
Jelen, just as in friendlies leading up to the World Cup, again seemed to be the only offensive spark in a disoriented
Polish squad.
Substitute Jelen entered the match in the 68th minute and provided instant havoc on the right wing, including a screamer off the near post.
Poland keep their streak alive of going scoreless in opening World Cup matches, now at five in a row.
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