Orlen Wisła Płock drew 30:30 with Hungarian side OTP Bank-Pick Szeged in the 14th round of the Champions League. The equalizing goal was scored in the final seconds by Michał Daszek, crowning the hosts' dramatic comeback.

Draw in the last second

Michał Daszek scored the equalizing goal in the final action of the match, setting the final score at 30:30.

Difficult first half

The Hungarian team controlled the start of the match, leading 15:14 at halftime despite coach Sabate's intervention.

Situation in Group B

The shared point allowed Wisła Płock to maintain a high position in the table at the conclusion of the group stage.

Orlen Wisła Płock drew 30:30 at home with Hungarian side OTP Bank-Pick Szeged in a match of the 14th round of the men's handball Champions League group stage. The game, played on March 11, 2026, at the Orlen Arena in Płock, had a dramatic course, with the hosts saving a point in the final action of the match. The goal for the draw was scored by Michał Daszek, who beat the visiting goalkeeper right at the final buzzer. The team led by coach Xavi Sabate had to chase the result for almost the entire match, facing a well-performing Hungarian squad. The rivalry between Wisła Płock and Pick Szeged has become a regular feature of European cups in recent years, with both clubs regularly fighting to advance from the Champions League group stage. Orlen Wisła Płock, founded in 1964, is a nine-time Polish champion, which in the 2025/2026 season is recording its historically best point tally in these competitions. The Hungarian team, sponsored by OTP Bank, is one of the strongest clubs in its country and a regular participant in the elite EHF competitions.

The Hungarian team imposed its playing conditions from the start, building an advantage already in the first quarter of the match. In the 15th minute, the players of coach Michael Apelgren led 8:5, and a minute later they increased the score to 9:6. Faced with the growing dominance of the visitors, coach Xavi Sabate decided to call a timeout to correct defensive errors and calm his team's play. Despite the efforts of the Płock side, Pick Szeged led 15:14 at halftime, controlling the pace of the game. Wisła's situation was also complicated by a missed penalty throw, which could have allowed them to reduce the deficit to their rivals earlier. Match 14, Champions League: Orlen Wisła Płock 30:30 OTP Bank-Pick Szeged

The second half of the match provided huge emotions for the fans gathered in Płock, as Wisła successively reduced the deficit. Although the visitors maintained a slim lead for a long time, the determination of the hosts allowed them to level the score at the most crucial moment. The most effective player for Wisła was Mitja Janc, who scored 5 goals, while the decisive shot belonged to Michał Daszek. Coach Sabate had appealed to the fans for support before the match, believing in the potential of his players. „Mam nadzieję, że hala będzie wypełniona po brzegi. Nasi zawodnicy na to zasługują” (I hope the arena will be packed to the rafters. Our players deserve it.) — Xavi Sabate via sport.interia.pl Match Progression at Orlen Arena: March 11, 15th minute — Visitors' Lead; March 11, 16th minute — Timeout for Wisła; March 11, halftime — Halftime Score; March 11, end of match — Buzzer-Beater Draw

Mentioned People

  • Xavi Sabaté — Coach of the Hungarian men's national handball team and head coach of Wisła Płock.
  • Michał Daszek — Polish handball player, right wing for Wisła Płock, national team player and bronze medalist at the World Championships.
  • Michael Apelgren — Coach of the OTP Bank-Pick Szeged team.