Lech Poznań defeated Korona Kielce 2:1, allowing them to move up to second place in the PKO BP Ekstraklasa table. Niels Frederiksen's team dominated the first half of the match, scoring two goals. Although the hosts fought back after the break, "Kolejorz" maintained their lead. Thanks to a stumble by Jagiellonia Białystok, the leader's advantage over the Poznań team has shrunk to just two points, intensifying the title race.

Lech Poznań second

Victory over Korona Kielce allowed the Poznań club to advance to second place in the Ekstraklasa table.

Jagiellonia's stumble

The leader from Białystok only drew with Radomiak, which reduced its lead over the chasing pack.

Legia Warszawa's breakthrough

The team led by Marek Papszun won its first league match after a long winless streak.

Sunday's match in Kielce had two diametrically different faces, as both coaches emphasized after the game. In the first half, Lech Poznań displayed football of the highest caliber, which Niels Frederiksen called the team's best 45 minutes of the current campaign. The visitors' dominance was confirmed in the 30th minute by Ali Gholizadeh, and just before halftime, Antonio Milić extended the lead. After the sides changed, Korona Kielce, led by Jacek Zieliński, took the initiative and scored a consolation goal through Mariusz Stępiński. Despite the hosts' pressure late on, Kolejorz managed to hold on to the favorable result. The race for the Polish championship in recent years has often been decided in the final stages of the season, with point differences between top clubs like Lech, Legia, and Jagiellonia remaining minimal until May. Simultaneously in Białystok, there was a surprise where league-leading Jagiellonia drew 1:1 with Radomiak Radom. Although Jesús Imaz salvaged a point for the hosts, dropping points means their lead over the surging Lech is now only two points. The situation at the top of the table is becoming extremely dynamic, especially as Jagiellonia will have to cope without key players in their next match. Meanwhile, in Warsaw, the mood is mixed. Despite a breakthrough under Marek Papszun and a 2:1 win over Wisła Płock, Legia remains under heavy pressure from the media and fans, occupying a distant position in the standings. The media is also buzzing about potential squad changes in the capital. Reports have emerged about a possible transfer of Steve Kapuadi to Widzew Łódź. Marek Papszun broke his silence regarding the departure of some players, trying to calm the atmosphere around the team. The hero of the last match for the "Army Men" turned out to be debutant Rafał Adamski, whose introduction to the team is seen as one of the few positives in a difficult period for the club. The upcoming matchdays will prove decisive both for Lech, fighting for the title, and for Legia, trying to rebuild its former position. „I think the first half we played today was just fantastic. It was probably our best 45 minutes of the season.” — Niels Frederiksen Results of selected matches from matchday 22: Korona Kielce 1:2 Lech Poznań; Jagiellonia Białystok 1:1 Radomiak Radom; Legia Warszawa 2:1 Wisła Płock

Mentioned People

  • Niels Frederiksen — Lech Poznań coach, delighted with his team's play in the first half of the match in Kielce.
  • Marek Papszun — Legia Warszawa coach, who secured his first victory after returning to the managerial bench.
  • Ali Gholizadeh — Iranian midfielder for Lech Poznań, scorer of one of the goals in the match against Korona.