A sensational outcome in Poznań ended Lech's dreams of a treble. Górnik Zabrze won the cup clash, capitalizing on the hosts' defensive errors and a missed penalty by the Poznań side. Despite playing with a man advantage after a red card for a visiting player, Lech failed to recover. Meanwhile, ahead of us are more quarterfinals, including a match between the tournament's surprise package, Avia Świdnik, and Raków Częstochowa.

Górnik Zabrze in the Semifinal

The Zabrze side caused an upset in Poznań, defeating the favored Lech and earning a chance to play in the grand final.

Lech's Dream Crisis

The Polish champion lost its chance to win the Polish Cup, wasting a penalty and failing to capitalize on playing with a numerical advantage.

Historic Clash in Świdnik

Avia Świdnik hosts Raków Częstochowa in the quarterfinal, constituting the most important sporting event in the region in years.

Górnik Without Bochniewicz

Despite the absence of key defender Paweł Bochniewicz, the Zabrze side managed to hold onto their lead and advance.

The battle for the Polish Cup trophy has entered the decisive quarterfinal phase, bringing immense excitement and unexpected results. The biggest upset was the defeat of the current Polish champion, Lech Poznań, who lost at home to Górnik Zabrze. The match at Bułgarska Street exposed the weaknesses of the Poznań defense, which the media described as "joyful creativity." The Zabrze side took the lead after a spectacular strike, with key roles played by Sadilek and goalkeeper Łubik, whose interventions repeatedly saved the team from conceding. Lech Poznań had a perfect opportunity to turn the match around, but a poorly taken penalty and a lack of effectiveness while playing with a man advantage (after a red card for a Górnik player) sealed their exit from the tournament. This defeat is particularly painful for Kolejorz, as the club had openly spoken of ambitions to win the treble this season. Criticism also fell on the state of the pitch in Poznań, which observers felt was not befitting of the spectacle. The Polish Cup has historically been called the "Tournament of a Thousand Teams" and has frequently seen situations where lower-ranked teams eliminated domestic powerhouses.In the shadow of the Poznań blockbuster, preparations are underway for the upcoming matches. The most anticipated is the match in Świdnik, where third-division Avia will host Raków Częstochowa. For the residents of the Lublin region, the visit of the league runners-up is a historic event, and the media speculate about a potential "place in the football history books." However, Raków is grappling with squad issues, including the absence of their coach on the bench and the need to play on difficult turf. Simultaneously, tensions are rising between Radomiak Radom and Arka Gdynia ahead of their direct clash, promising another dose of cup adrenaline. „Zdecydowały małe rzeczy, które w piłce pucharowej mają ogromne znaczenie dla końcowego wyniku.” (It was the small details that decided it, which in cup football have enormous significance for the final result.) — Lech Poznań Coach

Mentioned People

  • Sadilek — Górnik Zabrze player, scorer of one of the key goals in the match against Lech.
  • Łubik — Górnik Zabrze goalkeeper, praised for an excellent performance in the cup match.
  • Paweł Bochniewicz — Górnik Zabrze defender, who was not in the squad for the match against Lech.