Match report

Lechia Gdansk 4-3 Pogon Szczecin: A Thrilling Ekstraklasa Clash

Pogon Szczecin
Pogon Szczecin
3–4
FT
Lechia Gdansk
Lechia Gdansk
Sep 21, 2025

Lechia Gdansk secured a hard-fought victory over Pogon Szczecin in a high-octane clash in the Ekstraklasa. The match saw five goal scorers and an own goal, with Lechia Gdansk fighting back from behind to clinch a 4-3 win. Key moments included Lechia's equalizer by C. Mena and Pogon's late penalty by F. Ulvestad, making for an unforgettable encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Pogon Szczecin took the early lead through R. Molnar (24') and Musa Juwara (39')
  • • Lechia Gdansk leveled through C. Mena (29'), I. Zhelizko (53'), and D. Loncar's own goal (77')
  • • Kacper Sezonienko (90') netted for Lechia Gdansk, while F. Ulvestad (90+) scored a late penalty for Pogon Szczecin
  • • Lechia Gdansk ended with four substitutes due to multiple late changes

Lineups

Pogon Szczecin

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 77 V. Cojocaru (G)
  • 28 L. Wahlqvist (D)
  • 22 D. Loncar (D)
  • 2 M. Huja (D)
  • 32 L. Koutris (D)
  • 8 F. Ulvestad (M)
  • 6 J. Bieganski (M)
  • 90 S. Greenwood (M)
  • 7 M. Juwara (F)
  • 9 R. Molnar (F)
  • 11 K. Grosicki (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 K. Kaminski
  • 15 H. Ali
  • 13 D. Keramitsis
  • 17 J. Lis
  • 18 P. Mukairu
  • 19 M. Ndiaye
  • 14 J. Pozo
  • 10 A. Przyborek
  • 35 M. Wojciechowski
  • 99 K. Kostorz

Lechia Gdansk

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 18 A. Paulsen (G)
  • 2 B. Kludka (D)
  • 15 M. Dyachuk (D)
  • 80 M. Rodin (D)
  • 23 M. Kalahur (D)
  • 11 C. Mena (M)
  • 10 R. Kapic (M)
  • 5 I. Zhelizko (M)
  • 7 B. Viunnyk (M)
  • 90 D. Kurminowski (F)
  • 99 T. Neugebauer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Weirauch
  • 16 A. Jaunzems
  • 3 E. Olsson
  • 88 B. Szczepankiewicz
  • 33 T. Wojtowicz
  • 72 M. Awad
  • 89 T. Bobcek
  • 21 M. Glogowski
  • 79 K. Sezonienko
  • 8 A. Cirkovic

Timeline

  1. Lechia Gdansk
    ?' Lechia Gdansk Card · Yellow Card
    Kacper Sezonienko

    Argument

  2. Lechia Gdansk
    18' Lechia Gdansk Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kałahur

    Foul

  3. Pogon Szczecin
    24' Pogon Szczecin Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Molnar · Assist: S. Greenwood
  4. Lechia Gdansk
    29' Lechia Gdansk Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Mena · Assist: R. Kapič
  5. Pogon Szczecin
    39' Pogon Szczecin Goal · Normal Goal
    Musa Juwara
  6. Pogon Szczecin
    43' Pogon Szczecin Card · Yellow Card
    Valentin Cojocaru

    Argument

  7. Lechia Gdansk
    46' Lechia Gdansk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Neugebauer · On: T. Bobček
  8. Lechia Gdansk
    53' Lechia Gdansk Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Zhelizko
  9. Pogon Szczecin
    60' Pogon Szczecin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bieganski · On: José Ángel Pozo
  10. Pogon Szczecin
    61' Pogon Szczecin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Grosicki · On: P. Mukairu
  11. Pogon Szczecin
    62' Pogon Szczecin Card · Yellow Card
    L. Wahlqvist

    Foul

  12. Lechia Gdansk
    77' Lechia Gdansk Goal · Own Goal
    D. Lončar
  13. Pogon Szczecin
    82' Pogon Szczecin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Koutris · On: Hussein Ali
  14. Pogon Szczecin
    82' Pogon Szczecin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Greenwood · On: A. Przyborek
  15. Pogon Szczecin
    82' Pogon Szczecin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Molnar · On: K. Kostorz
  16. Lechia Gdansk
    83' Lechia Gdansk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kurminowski · On: E. Olsson
  17. Pogon Szczecin
    85' Pogon Szczecin Card · Yellow Card
    José Ángel Pozo

    Foul

  18. Lechia Gdansk
    87' Lechia Gdansk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kłudka · On: A. Jaunzems
  19. Lechia Gdansk
    88' Lechia Gdansk Card · Yellow Card
    B. Viunnyk

    Foul

  20. Lechia Gdansk
    90'+2 Lechia Gdansk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Viunnyk · On: Kacper Sezonienko
  21. Pogon Szczecin
    90'+7 Pogon Szczecin Var · Penalty confirmed
    P. Mukairu
  22. Lechia Gdansk
    90' Lechia Gdansk Goal · Normal Goal
    Kacper Sezonienko
  23. Pogon Szczecin
    90' Pogon Szczecin Goal · Penalty
    F. Ulvestad

Match Stats

Stat Pogon Szczecin Lechia Gdansk
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 12
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 408 288
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 10 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 353 223
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 6 6
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Mena's equalizer for Lechia Gdansk at 29' turned the momentum, following Pogon Szczecin's early two-goal lead
  • ▸ The own goal by D. Loncar at 77' was a significant turning point, giving Lechia Gdansk the lead late in the game
  • ▸ F. Ulvestad's late penalty for Pogon Szczecin at 90+1' briefly leveled the match, setting up a tense final minute