Lech Poznań defeated Korona Kielce 2:1 away, capitalizing on points dropped by their top rivals and advancing to second place in the table. Niels Frederiksen's team dominated the first half, scoring two goals. Although the hosts fought back after the break, "Kolejorz" maintained their lead. Meanwhile, Legia Warszawa under Marek Papszun finally broke through, thanks to goals from debutant Rafał Adamski and Kacper Chodyna.

Lech Poznań Runner-Up

The victory over Korona Kielce allowed the Poznań team to advance to second place in the table and close the gap to the leader to just two points.

Legia Warszawa's Breakthrough

The team under Marek Papszun won 2:1 against Wisła Płock thanks to goals from Rafał Adamski and Kacper Chodyna.

Jagiellonia's Stumble

The league leaders drew 1:1 at home against Radomiak Radom, intensifying the competition at the top of the Ekstraklasa.

Lopez's Return at Raków

Ivi Lopez returned to Raków Częstochowa's lineup, which experts believe significantly increases the club's chances in the fight for league medals.

Sunday's match in Kielce had two diametrically different faces. In the first half, Lech Poznań displayed football at the highest level, which Niels Frederiksen considered the team's best 45 minutes in the current competition. The guests' dominance was confirmed in the 30th minute by Ali Gholizadeh, and just before halftime, Antonio Milić increased the lead. After the sides changed, Korona Kielce, led by Jacek Zieliński, took the initiative and scored a consolation goal thanks to Mariusz Stępiński. Despite considerable pressure from the hosts in the final stages, Kolejorz managed to hold onto the favorable result. The race for the Polish championship in recent years has often been decided in the final stretch of the season, with point differences between top clubs like Lech, Legia, and Jagiellonia remaining minimal until May. Simultaneously, a surprise occurred in Białystok, where league leaders Jagiellonia drew 1:1 with Radomiak Radom. Although Jesus Imaz saved 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. Meanwhile, in Warsaw, there is a mood of cautious optimism. After a series of weaker performances, Legia Warszawa defeated Wisła Płock 2:1. The heroes of the match were debutant Rafał Adamski, whose transfer had previously raised many questions, and Kacper Chodyna, who sealed the victory for "The Military." Sports media also highlight optimistic signals coming from Częstochowa, where Ivi Lopez returned to play after an injury. The leader's return gives Raków fans hope for an effective fight for a podium place. The championship race is entering a decisive phase, and the upcoming round, where Jagiellonia will face Legia, could bring further reshuffles in the Ekstraklasa table. „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 Round 22: Korona Kielce 1:2 Lech Poznań; Jagiellonia Białystok 1:1 Radomiak Radom; Legia Warszawa 2:1 Wisła Płock

Mentioned People

  • Niels Frederiksen — Coach of Lech Poznań, praised the team's play in the first half of the match against Korona.
  • Marek Papszun — Coach of Legia Warszawa, who led the team to victory after a difficult period.
  • Rafał Adamski — Debutant for Legia Warszawa, scorer of one of the goals in the match against Wisła Płock.
  • Ivi Lopez — Spanish footballer for Raków Częstochowa, returning to play after a long break.
  • Ali Gholizadeh — Iranian midfielder for Lech Poznań, scorer of a goal in the match against Korona Kielce.