Match report

Gornik Zabrze Defeats Lech Poznan 2–1 in Ekstraklasa Clash

Gornik Zabrze
Gornik Zabrze
2–1
FT
Lech Poznan
Lech Poznan
Dec 6, 2024

Gornik Zabrze secured a thrilling 2–1 victory over Lech Poznan in the Ekstraklasa on a dramatic day. Leading early through L. Zahovic and K. Lukoszek, Gornik Zabrze maintained their lead despite a strong push by Lech Poznan, which scored through A. Sousa. Key turning points included a controversial red card for Gornik's R. Janicki, which didn't deter them from holding off Lech Poznan's late surge.

Key Facts

  • • Gornik Zabrze: 2 goals (L. Zahovic, K. Lukoszek)
  • • Lech Poznan: 1 goal (A. Sousa)
  • • Red card for Gornik Zabrze's R. Janicki
  • • Substitutions: Gornik Zabrze (L. Podolski, T. Ismaheel, L. Zahovic, Erik Janža), Lech Poznan (D. Håkans, R. Murawski, J. Pereira, A. Kozubal)

Lineups

Gornik Zabrze

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 M. Szromnik (G)
  • 15 N. Wojtuszek (D)
  • 5 K. Szcześniak (D)
  • 26 R. Janicki (D)
  • 64 E. Janža (D)
  • 11 T. Ismaheel (M)
  • 6 D. Rasak (M)
  • 8 P. Hellebrand (M)
  • 17 K. Lukoszek (M)
  • 7 L. Zahović (F)
  • 10 Ł. Podolski (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Josema
  • 88 Y. Furukawa
  • 9 S. Bakış
  • 18 L. Ambros
  • 30 N. Zielonka
  • 21 D. Sarapata
  • 1 F. Majchrowicz
  • 14 A. Tobolik
  • 44 A. Buksa

Lech Poznan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 B. Mrozek (G)
  • 2 Joel Pereira (D)
  • 90 W. Mońka (D)
  • 16 A. Milić (D)
  • 15 M. Gurgul (D)
  • 43 A. Kozubal (M)
  • 22 R. Murawski (M)
  • 10 P. Wålemark (M)
  • 7 Afonso Sousa (M)
  • 11 D. Håkans (M)
  • 9 M. Ishak (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Hotić
  • 17 F. Szymczak
  • 19 B. Fiabema
  • 24 F. Jagiełło
  • 56 K. Lisman
  • 35 F. Bednarek
  • 91 M. Wichtowski
  • 20 I. Hoffmann
  • 5 E. Andersson

Timeline

  1. Gornik Zabrze
    4' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Zahovič · Assist: Erik Janža
  2. Gornik Zabrze
    5' Gornik Zabrze Var · Goal confirmed
    L. Zahovič
  3. Lech Poznan
    13' Lech Poznan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sousa · Assist: W. Monka
  4. Gornik Zabrze
    14' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lukoszek · Assist: L. Podolski
  5. Lech Poznan
    26' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Monka

    Foul

  6. Gornik Zabrze
    55' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow Card
    R. Janicki

    Foul

  7. Gornik Zabrze
    59' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow Card
    R. Janicki

    Foul

  8. Gornik Zabrze
    59' Gornik Zabrze Card · Red Card
    R. Janicki

    Foul

  9. Lech Poznan
    60' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Håkans · On: D. Hotič
  10. Gornik Zabrze
    62' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Podolski · On: Josema Sánchez
  11. Gornik Zabrze
    62' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Ismaheel · On: Y. Furukawa
  12. Lech Poznan
    65' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    P. Wålemark

    Argument

  13. Lech Poznan
    68' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Murawski

    Foul

  14. Lech Poznan
    71' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Murawski · On: F. Szymczak
  15. Lech Poznan
    71' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pereira · On: B. Fiabema
  16. Gornik Zabrze
    75' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Zahovič · On: Sinan Bakış
  17. Lech Poznan
    84' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kozubal · On: F. Jagiello
  18. Gornik Zabrze
    90'+1 Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Erik Janža · On: L. Ambros
  19. Lech Poznan
    90'+3 Lech Poznan Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sousa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Gornik Zabrze Lech Poznan
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 21
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 380 483
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 6 8
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.24 2.19
Shots off Target 3 9
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 315 416
Shots Inside Box 8 17
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gornik Zabrze took a quick lead through Zahovic and Lukoszek's goals in the first 14 minutes, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The red card for R. Janicki in the 59th minute marked a critical moment, leaving Gornik Zabrze to defend a man down for the rest of the game, but they held on to secure the win.