The 2006 FIFA World Cup saw Costa Rica secure a 1-2 victory over Poland in the group stage, played on Niedersachsenstadion in Hanover, Germany, on June 20th, 2006.
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Feb 01, 2026 · 09:01 FIFA World Cup 2006 🕒︎ 1 min read EN

The match was part of the group stage, designated as Group A. Costa Rica , led by Alexandre Guimarães and Paweł Janas, faced off against Poland , managed by Paweł Janas. The stadium, Niedersachsenstadion, in Hanover, Germany, served as the location for this crucial encounter. The scoreline saw Costa Rica breaking the deadlock in the 25th minute, with Rónald Gómez scoring a brilliant goal.

Poland responded in the 33rd minute with Bartosz Bosacki's stunning strike, effectively leveling the score. The second goal came in the 65th minute, courtesy of Rónald Gómez, further cementing Costa Rica's lead. The match demonstrated a strong defensive display for both teams, with Poland struggling to create meaningful opportunities.

However, the game remained competitive, with both teams pressing for a goal. The match concluded with Poland equaling the score, and the final score of 1-2 was declared. The atmosphere at the match was certainly energetic, reflecting the intensity of the competition. The match was a significant step in the group stage.

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