Match report

Cracovia Krakow Draws 1-1 with Gornik Zabrze in Thrilling Ekstraklasa Clash

Cracovia Krakow
Cracovia Krakow
1–1
FT
Gornik Zabrze
Gornik Zabrze
Sep 27, 2025

Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze engaged in a hard-fought draw, ending their Ekstraklasa encounter at 1-1. Both teams showcased resilience and tactical nous, with Gornik Zabrze taking the lead through a goal from S. Liseth. However, Cracovia Krakow responded with a late equalizer by K. Zahiroleslam, securing a point in a tightly contested match.

Key Facts

  • • Cracovia Krakow 1-1 Gornik Zabrze
  • • Goal for Gornik Zabrze by S. Liseth (72')
  • • Goal for Cracovia Krakow by K. Zahiroleslam (89')
  • • M. Klich received a yellow card for Cracovia Krakow (66')
  • • Erik Janža and J. Kubicki received yellow cards for Gornik Zabrze (80', 82')

Lineups

Cracovia Krakow

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 S. Madejski (G)
  • 21 B. Sutalo (D)
  • 4 G. Henriksson (D)
  • 66 O. Wojcik (D)
  • 25 O. Kakabadze (M)
  • 43 M. Klich (M)
  • 6 A. Al Ammari (M)
  • 39 M. Perkovic (M)
  • 11 M. Maigaard (F)
  • 9 F. Stojilkovic (F)
  • 17 M. Minchev (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 H. Ravas
  • 7 M. Praszelik
  • 8 M. Aleksic
  • 10 M. Rakoczy
  • 18 K. Zahiroleslam
  • 19 D. Olafsson
  • 20 K. Knap
  • 22 B. Biedrzycki
  • 61 B. Traore
  • 70 D. Kameri
  • 79 D. Pila

Gornik Zabrze

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Lubik (G)
  • 16 P. Olkowski (D)
  • 5 K. Szczesniak (D)
  • 20 Josema (D)
  • 64 E. Janza (D)
  • 8 P. Hellebrand (M)
  • 81 M. Kmet (M)
  • 18 L. Ambros (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
  • 17 K. Lukoszek
  • 19 N. Dziegielewski
  • 22 A. Abdullahi
  • 28 B. Donio
  • 33 M. Khlan
  • 55 M. Pingot
  • 79 Goh Young-Jun

Timeline

  1. Cracovia Krakow
    61' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Minchev · On: M. Aleksić
  2. Cracovia Krakow
    66' Cracovia Krakow Card · Yellow Card
    M. Klich

    Foul

  3. Gornik Zabrze
    72' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Liseth
  4. Cracovia Krakow
    77' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gustav Henriksson · On: K. Zahiroleslam
  5. Cracovia Krakow
    77' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Maigaard · On: D. Kameri
  6. Gornik Zabrze
    80' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow Card
    Erik Janža

    Foul

  7. Gornik Zabrze
    81' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ambros · On: Goh Young-Jun
  8. Gornik Zabrze
    82' Gornik Zabrze Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kubicki

    Foul

  9. Gornik Zabrze
    88' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kmet · On: N. Dziegielewski
  10. Cracovia Krakow
    89' Cracovia Krakow Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Zahiroleslam · Assist: D. Kameri
  11. Gornik Zabrze
    90'+3 Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hellebrand · On: M. Pingot

Match Stats

Stat Cracovia Krakow Gornik Zabrze
Fouls 4 10
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 598 330
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 531 276
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Liseth's goal for Gornik Zabrze in the 72nd minute gave them a crucial lead, setting the stage for a tense finale.
  • ▸ Cracovia Krakow equalized through K. Zahiroleslam's late goal in the 89th minute, salvaging a point for the hosts and maintaining pressure on Gornik Zabrze.