Match report

Arka Gdynia Defeats Cracovia Krakow 2-1 in Ekstraklasa

Arka Gdynia
Arka Gdynia
2–1
FT
Cracovia Krakow
Cracovia Krakow
Oct 4, 2025

Arka Gdynia defeated Cracovia Krakow 2-1 in a hard-fought Ekstraklasa encounter. S. Kerk's brace provided the decisive moments for the home side, who held off a spirited second-half response from the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • S. Kerk scored two goals for Arka Gdynia in the 12th and 84th minutes.
  • • O. Kakabadze netted a consolation goal for Cracovia Krakow in the 78th minute.
  • • Cracovia Krakow made multiple substitutions, including Gustav Henriksson and M. Maigaard, but could not equalize.
  • • Arka Gdynia secured three crucial points in the Ekstraklasa standings.

Lineups

Arka Gdynia

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 77 D. Weglarz (G)
  • 23 K. Hermoso (D)
  • 29 M. Marcjanik (D)
  • 4 D. Zator (D)
  • 2 M. Navarro (M)
  • 10 A. Nguiamba (M)
  • 35 K. Jakubczyk (M)
  • 11 D. Kocyla (M)
  • 31 N. Rusyn (F)
  • 99 E. D. Espiau Hernandez (F)
  • 37 S. Kerk (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Grobelny
  • 33 D. Abramowicz
  • 94 D. Gojny
  • 6 L. Perea
  • 8 A. Sidibe
  • 9 T. Gaprindashvili
  • 17 M. Predenkiewicz
  • 21 P. Szysz
  • 7 S. Sobczak
  • 14 H. Vitalucci

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)
  • 8 M. Aleksic (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 H. Ravas
  • 79 D. Pila
  • 61 B. Traore
  • 24 J. Jugas
  • 22 B. Biedrzycki
  • 20 K. Knap
  • 7 M. Praszelik
  • 10 M. Rakoczy
  • 70 D. Kameri
  • 18 K. Zahiroleslam
  • 17 M. Minchev

Timeline

  1. Arka Gdynia
    12' Arka Gdynia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kerk · Assist: Marc Navarro
  2. Cracovia Krakow
    46' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Aleksić · On: D. Kameri
  3. Cracovia Krakow
    60' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Maigaard · On: M. Minchev
  4. Arka Gdynia
    78' Arka Gdynia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Rusyn · On: P. Szysz
  5. Cracovia Krakow
    78' Cracovia Krakow Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kakabadze · Assist: M. Perkovic
  6. Cracovia Krakow
    81' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Klich · On: M. Praszelik
  7. Cracovia Krakow
    82' Cracovia Krakow Card · Yellow Card
    Gustav Henriksson

    Foul

  8. Arka Gdynia
    84' Arka Gdynia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kerk
  9. Arka Gdynia
    90'+1 Arka Gdynia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kerk · On: Luis Perea
  10. Cracovia Krakow
    90'+3 Cracovia Krakow Card · Yellow Card
    B. Šutalo

    Argument

  11. Arka Gdynia
    90'+8 Arka Gdynia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Jakubczyk · On: M. Predenkiewicz
  12. Cracovia Krakow
    90' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Perkovic · On: B. Biedrzycki
  13. Cracovia Krakow
    90' Cracovia Krakow subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gustav Henriksson · On: K. Zahiroleslam

Match Stats

Stat Arka Gdynia Cracovia Krakow
Fouls 20 17
Pass Accuracy 72% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 305 509
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 0.72 1.07
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 221 422
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Kerk's early goal in the 12th minute gave Arka Gdynia an early lead and momentum.
  • ▸ Cracovia Krakow's substitute O. Kakabadze equalized in the 78th minute, sparking a comeback attempt.
  • ▸ Kerk's second goal in the 84th minute sealed the victory for Arka Gdynia, stifling Cracovia's hopes.