World Cup 2002 : USA loses to Poland 3-1 but qualifies for the Round of 16
DAEJEON, Jun. 14, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Poland defeated the United States by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday night at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
Poland dominated the first half thanks to goals from Olisadebe ('3) and Kryszałowicz ('5). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Poles further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Żewłakow in the 66th minute.
The United States advance to the Round of 16. Poland is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Poland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1938)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1974, 1982)
United States at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Poland
3:1
United States
3:1 (2:0)
- 14 June 2002
- 20:30
- Daejeon
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 7 |
| United States | 4 |
 Portugal | 3 |
| Poland | 3 |
Matches
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