Match report
Gornik Zabrze Defeats Widzew Łódź 3-2 in Thrilling Ekstraklasa Clash
Gornik Zabrze
3–2
FT
Widzew Łódź
Sep 21, 2025
Gornik Zabrze secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Widzew Łódź in their Ekstraklasa clash. The match was filled with twists and turns, with Gornik Zabrze capitalizing on early goals by J. Kubicki and S. Liseth to take a commanding lead. Despite Widzew Łódź fighting back with goals from J. Shehu and Fran Álvarez, O. Sow's late strike secured the win for Gornik Zabrze.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Gornik Zabrze 3–2 Widzew Łódź
- • J. Kubicki scored the opening goal for Gornik Zabrze in the 15th minute
- • S. Liseth extended Gornik Zabrze's lead with a goal in the 36th minute
- • J. Shehu and Fran Álvarez scored for Widzew Łódź in the 27th and 56th minutes, respectively
- • O. Sow secured the win for Gornik Zabrze with a goal in the 81st minute
Lineups
Gornik Zabrze
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Lubik (G)
- 81 M. Kmet (D)
- 5 K. Szczesniak (D)
- 26 R. Janicki (D)
- 20 Josema (D)
- 64 E. Janza (D)
- 18 L. Ambros (M)
- 8 P. Hellebrand (M)
- 14 J. Kubicki (M)
- 30 O. Sow (M)
- 23 S. Liseth (F)
Substitutes
- 92 P. Pietryga
- 99 T. Loska
- 7 L. Zahovic
- 9 Gabriel Barbosa
- 16 P. Olkowski
- 17 K. Lukoszek
- 19 N. Dziegielewski
- 28 B. Donio
- 33 M. Khlan
- 55 M. Pingot
- 79 Goh Young-Jun
Widzew Łódź
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 30 V. Ilic (G)
- 5 S. Andreou (D)
- 4 M. Zyro (D)
- 14 R. Visus (D)
- 3 S. Kozlovsky (D)
- 55 S. Czyz (M)
- 77 A. Baena Perez (M)
- 10 F. Alvarez (M)
- 6 J. Shehu (M)
- 57 S. Akere (M)
- 99 S. Bergier (F)
Substitutes
- 98 M. Kikolski
- 13 D. Gallapeni
- 16 P. Therkildsen
- 24 P. Volanakis
- 91 M. Krajewski
- 7 M. Fornalczyk
- 8 T. Teklic
- 18 L. Selahi
- 19 B. Pawlowski
- 25 M. Hanousek
- 9 A. Zeqiri
- 27 P. M. Ba
Timeline
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15' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kubicki
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20' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow CardL. Ambros
Foul
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27' Widzew Łódź Goal · Normal GoalJ. Shehu · Assist: Fran Álvarez
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31' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow CardJosema Sánchez
Foul
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36' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal GoalS. Liseth
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40' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow CardK. Szcześniak
Foul
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46' Widzew Łódź subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Bergier · On: A. Zeqiri
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56' Widzew Łódź Goal · Normal GoalFran Álvarez · Assist: Ángel Baena
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60' Widzew Łódź Card · Yellow CardRicardo Visus
Foul
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61' Widzew Łódź subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Akere · On: Mariusz Fornalczyk
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61' Widzew Łódź subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Czyż · On: L. Selahi
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67' Widzew Łódź subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Andreou · On: P. Therkildsen
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68' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Kmet · On: M. Khlan
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79' Widzew Łódź subst · Substitution 5Off: Ángel Baena · On: B. Pawłowski
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81' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal GoalO. Sow · Assist: K. Szcześniak
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82' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow CardO. Sow
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88' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Sow · On: Paweł Olkowski
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90'+4 Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Janicki · On: M. Pingot
Match Stats
| Stat | Gornik Zabrze | Widzew Łódź |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 80% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 380 | 388 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 313 | 312 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Gornik Zabrze took a quick lead with goals from J. Kubicki and S. Liseth, establishing a 2-0 advantage within the first half-hour
- ▸ Widzew Łódź's two quick goals from J. Shehu and Fran Álvarez brought the game back to 2-2, turning the momentum in their favor
- ▸ O. Sow's late goal in the 81st minute shifted momentum back to Gornik Zabrze, securing a crucial victory in the Ekstraklasa