Widzew Łódź’s Polish Cup run ended in disappointment wednesday, falling 2-1 to their rivals after a goal conceded in the 91st minute. The match, marred by what many observers are calling a questionable officiating decision, eliminates Widzew from the competition and underscores the high stakes of the Puchar Polski, where upsets frequently reshape the national football landscape.
Krzysztof Brede’s team appeared to lack a strategic response to their opponents, ultimately succumbing to defeat. Following the decisive goal, audible disapproval erupted from the stands-fans voicing their frustration with a chorus of ”Bravo, applause,” as reported by Hubert Pawlik of Sport.pl. The loss highlights the unpredictable nature of cup competitions,where even established teams face elimination.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Zawisza Bydgoszcz delivered a significant upset, defeating GKS Tychy 2-0, with the first league side finishing the match in disarray. Górnik Zabrze convincingly won 3-0 against Legia Warsaw’s reserve team, while Lechia Gdańsk edged out Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki 1-0. Piast Gliwice also secured a 1-0 victory over Korona Kielce’s reserves, and Cracovia dominated Górnik Łęczna with a resounding 5-1 win.
Two matches required extra time to determine a winner.Znicz Pruszków overcame Małapanew Ozimek 2-1 after a 1-1 draw, and Fleet Świnoujście advanced past GKS Jastrzębie following a penalty shootout victory (3-2 after a 1-1 tie).
Complete Results:
* Legia II Warsaw – Górnik Zabrze 0: 3
* Pogoń Grodzisk Maz. – Lechia Gdańsk 0: 1
* Siarka Tarnobrzeg - Hutnik Kraków 0: 1
* Małapanew Ozimek – Znicz Pruszków 1: 2 (after extra time, 1:1)
* Korona II Kielce - Piast Gliwice 0: 1
* Beskid Andrychów – Chojniczanka Chojnice 0: 3
* Fleet Świnoujście – GKS Jastrzębie-zdrój 2: 2 (3: 2 after penalty shootout, 1:1 after 90 minutes)
* Górnik Łęczna – Cracovia 1: 5
* ŁKS Łomża – Odra Opole 0: 2
* Zawisza Bydgoszcz – GKS Tychy 2: 0
* GKS Wikielec – Podbeskidzie bielsko-Biała 2: 1
* Copper Legnica – Pogoń Siedlce 2: 0
