Poland have gone into half-time 1-1 against Costa Rica in their World Cup Group A match in Hannover on Tuesday.

The game, being played for pride as the two teams have no chance of qualifying for the last sixteen, started very slowly, with boos ringing out from the fans, who wanted to see some action.

Ronald Gomez scored the opener for Costa Rica from a free-kick in the 24th minute and Poland and Celtic keeper Artur Boruc got close to the ball, but it flew underneath his body as he dived to save.

Poland equalised ten minutes later after Maciej Zurawski's corner caused Costa Rica keeper Jose Porras to come flying out of his goal recklessly.

As it was cleared, Boratosz Bosacki, who was only passed fit for this match earlier today, blasted it past Porras. There was a suggestion that the goal was to be ruled out, but the referee pointed to the centre-spot and the scores were level.

Both teams were now poutting on a show, with Ireneusz Jelen and Maciej Zurawski coming close for Poland and Ronald Gomez and Paolo Wanchope making some decent attacks on goal for Costa Rica.

Despite the efforts from both sides, the game went into half-time level at 1-1.

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