The hosts were pushedall the way by Poland. Not even the polish born goal machine Miroslav Klose could help his adopted country get one over their local rivals.

Podolski the othe polish striker who plays for the hosts rather than his home country missed a hat full of chances. Poland who had a number of chances themselves were reduced to ten men with fifteen minutes to go when Sobolewski was shown his second yellow card.

 The deadlock was broken during the additional time when Neuville slid to convert Odonkor’s cross.

 Ecuador had no trouble dismissing Costa Rica in the groups other game, winning by an impressive three goal margin. Which puts them in in a solid position to make it through to the last sixteen.