Match report

Nieciecza Stuns Gornik Zabrze 1–1 in Ekstraklasa Clash

Nieciecza
Nieciecza
1–1
FT
Gornik Zabrze
Gornik Zabrze
Feb 16, 2026

Nieciecza pulled off a stunning 1–1 draw against Gornik Zabrze in their Ekstraklasa match, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen. M. Faßbender opened the scoring early with a powerful shot, only for Gornik Zabrze to level the game through an unfortunate own goal by Arkadiusz Kasperkiewicz. Despite numerous substitutions and a controversial penalty cancellation involving J. Kubicki, Nieciecza's defense remained robust, securing a valuable point in their Ekstraklasa campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Nieciecza 1–1 Gornik Zabrze
  • • Goal by M. Faßbender for Nieciecza in the 2nd minute
  • • Own goal by Arkadiusz Kasperkiewicz for Gornik Zabrze in the 40th minute
  • • Nieciecza made multiple substitutions, including Jesús Jiménez and W. Jakubik
  • • Penalty cancelled for Gornik Zabrze's J. Kubicki in the 81st minute

Lineups

Nieciecza

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Chovan (G)
  • 29 G. Isik (D)
  • 2 B. Kopacz (D)
  • 3 A. Kasperkiewicz (D)
  • 27 R. Boboc (M)
  • 13 K. Kubica (M)
  • 86 I. Strzalek (M)
  • 21 D. Hilbrycht (M)
  • 8 R. Kurzawa (F)
  • 25 K. Zapolnik (F)
  • 7 M. Fassbender (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 M. Mleczko
  • 5 L. Masoero
  • 6 M. Wolski
  • 9 J. Jimenez
  • 17 D. Biniek
  • 19 I. Durdov
  • 23 S. Guerrero
  • 26 W. Jakubik
  • 32 M. Matysik
  • 53 A. Trubeha
  • 77 A. Putivtsev

Gornik Zabrze

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Lubik (G)
  • 61 M. Sacek (D)
  • 5 K. Szczesniak (D)
  • 20 Josema (D)
  • 64 E. Janza (D)
  • 13 L. Sadilek (M)
  • 8 P. Hellebrand (M)
  • 14 J. Kubicki (M)
  • 11 B. Domingues (M)
  • 33 M. Khlan (M)
  • 23 S. Liseth (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 T. Loska
  • 4 P. Bochniewicz
  • 7 Y. Ikia Dimi
  • 10 L. Podolski
  • 15 R. Massimo
  • 16 P. Olkowski
  • 18 L. Ambros
  • 21 M. Sauer
  • 27 D. Szala
  • 28 B. Donio
  • 36 M. Rakoczy
  • 77 B. Rupanov

Timeline

  1. Nieciecza
    2' Nieciecza Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Faßbender
  2. Gornik Zabrze
    40' Gornik Zabrze Goal · Own Goal
    Arkadiusz Kasperkiewicz
  3. Nieciecza
    68' Nieciecza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kurzawa · On: Jesús Jiménez
  4. Nieciecza
    68' Nieciecza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kamil Zapolnik · On: I. Durdov
  5. Nieciecza
    68' Nieciecza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Faßbender · On: W. Jakubik
  6. Nieciecza
    71' Nieciecza Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hilbrycht

    Foul

  7. Nieciecza
    74' Nieciecza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Hilbrycht · On: M. Wolski
  8. Gornik Zabrze
    81' Gornik Zabrze Var · Penalty cancelled
    J. Kubicki
  9. Nieciecza
    83' Nieciecza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Strzałek · On: D. Biniek
  10. Gornik Zabrze
    83' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Khlan · On: R. Massimo
  11. Gornik Zabrze
    83' Gornik Zabrze subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Liseth · On: B. Rupanov

Match Stats

Stat Nieciecza Gornik Zabrze
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 67% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 22
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 246 593
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.20 1.15
Shots off Target 4 12
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 164 508
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nieciecza took the lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from M. Faßbender, setting a strong tone early in the match.
  • ▸ The game was leveled in the 40th minute when Arkadiusz Kasperkiewicz scored an own goal for Gornik Zabrze, shifting the momentum towards a more competitive match.