Pogoń Szczecin are currently leading Piast Gliwice 2-0 at the end of the first half. The match closes the 28th round of the PKO Ekstraklasa.
The game is crucial for both teams, who are near the bottom of the table. A loss would reduce either side’s chances of avoiding relegation. Pogoń Szczecin, despite having high ambitions, are facing the threat of going down.
Ulvestad Penalty and Mukairu Goal Give Pogoń the Edge
Fredrik Ulvestad scored from the penalty spot to give Pogoń Szczecin the lead. The penalty was awarded after Hugo Vallejo fouled Danijel Lončar. The referee, Łukasz Kuźma, consulted the VAR monitor before making his decision.
Paul Mukairu then extended Pogoń’s lead to 2-0. Mukairu beat Karol Szymański before scoring. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review. The check considered whether Mukairu was offside when the pass was played from his own half.
A yellow card was shown to Piast Gliwice’s team manager.
Piast Seek a Route Back Into the Match
Piast Gliwice have been trying to get back into the game. Adrián Dalmau headed the ball on, but Hugo Vallejo’s shot went into the side netting. Valentin Cojocaru, the Pogoń goalkeeper, punched away a free-kick from Grzegorz Tomasiewicz.
Jason Lokilo’s left-footed shot was blocked by Danijel Lončar. Juan Rivas headed wide from a corner. Jorge Félix’s through ball to Adrián Dalmau was intercepted.
Mads Agger had a goal disallowed for offside after he went past Karol Szymański and scored. The VAR confirmed the offside decision.
Late First-Half Pressure
Karol Angielski required medical attention. Kellyn Acosta’s free-kick was cleared by the Piast defence. Valentin Cojocaru caught Hugo Vallejo’s cross.
Paul Mukairu had an opportunity in the penalty area, but his shot was blocked. He was also flagged for offside. Valentin Cojocaru saved Adrián Dalmau’s header, and the Spaniard’s rebound attempt went wide.
There were at least six additional minutes played at the end of the first half.
Piast Gliwice will have a corner after Jason Lokilo’s free kick was put out.
Piast Gliwice are playing Pogoń Szczecin, in a game that could decide who stays up.