In the 17th round of the Betclic 2. Liga competition, our players drew 1:1 (1:0) with Polonia Bytom. In the traditional “holy war” that both clubs have been fighting for a long time, there was a draw, which was not satisfactory for either side. The only goal for the Sosnowiec team was scored by Piotr Marciniec. Zagłębie’s next rival, this time it will be an away match, is Olimpia Grudziądz.
Zagłębie Sosnowiec – Polonia Bytom 1:1 (1:0)
1-0 Piotr Marciniec, 44th minute
1:1 Konrad Andrzejczak, 74 minutes
ZagÅÄbie: Siuta – Chęciński, Niewulis (K), Kurtović – Boruń (90+12′ Sukhotskyi), Marciniec, Duda (90+7′ Uchnast), Valencia, Acosta – Agbor (90+2′ Mularczyk), BiliÅński (90+2′ SnopczyÅski).
Coach: Marek Saganowski
Poland: HolewiÅński -Michalski, Piekarski, Szzywacz (67′ Konieczny) – Andrzejczak, Gajda (W), ÅšciÅ′lak (89′ Steblecki), Szymusik (60′ Wypart), ZieliÅski (67′ StefaÅński) – Szumilas (46′ Å abojko), Wojtyra.
Coach: Łukasz Tomczyk
SÄdziuje: Rafał Rokosz (Siemianowice Śląskie)
Żółte kartki: Duda, BiliÅ„ski, Valencia – Wojtyra, Gajda
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1‘The Holy War between Zagłębie and Polonia Bytom has begun. This is the 61st league match of these teams. There were over 7,000 fans in the stands, including 800 Polonia supporters. It will be hot in the stands and on the pitch…
3′ Polonia still has the ball, but playing the ball for a long time does not give the guests any scoring opportunities.
10′ Huge confusion in front of our goal – in the final action he could have sent the ball into the net, but Kacper Siuta did a fantastic job and parried the ball.
14′ After a corner kick by Polonia, Grzegorz Szymusik scored in a convenient situation. Another intervention by Kacper Siuta.
18′ Another confusion in our penalty area. Finally, Wojtek Szumilas decided to shoot from outside our penalty area, but our former midfielder shot badly wide…
20′ After Konrad Andrzejczak’s cross from the right side of the pitch, Kamil Wojtyra headed over the goal.
27′ After a 3-minute break, the referee resumed the game.
27′ Tomasz Gajda, the captain of Polonia, decided to shoot from about 20 meters. The football went slightly over the crossbar.
31′ Mateusz Duda received the first yellow card in the match for a foul.
33′ After Joel Valencia’s free kick, we had a lot of confusion in Holezwiński’s area. Finally, Andrzej Niewulis shot with his foot from close range, but the ball hit the crossbar and went into the field. Ultimately, Konrad Andrzejczak cleared the ball from in front of the goal.
38′ Adrian Piekarski headed a free kick after Tomasz Gajda’s center. Kacper Siuta kicked the ball under the crossbar for a corner
39′ After a corner kick by Polonia, the guests score a goal, but the referee canceled the shot. Kacper Siuta was fouled in the final of the action.
41′ Concert of our goalkeeper. After Lucjan Zieliński’s header, Kacper Siuta effectively parried the ball towards the goal.
1-0 Piotr Marciniec, 44th minute
Fantastic versus Zagłębia. Joel Valencia sent Piotr Marcieńc into the fight, who ran into Polonia’s penalty area, misled Konrad Andrzejczak and hit the net with a strong shot into the corner.
45+3′ End of the first half of the match. We are leading 1-0 after Piotr MarciÅniec’s goal.
46′ The second half of the match against Polonia Bytom has started. We had one change during the break – Wojciech Szumilas was replaced by Mikołaj Åabojko in the visiting team.
52′ Free kick for Zagłębie from 20 meters. The ball was technically hit by Roko Kurtović, but it narrowly missed the left post of Polonia’s goal.
62′ After the rally and the ball passed by the Spaniard Acosta, Mateusz Duda shot it from a distance. However, the ball is far from Polonia’s goal
1:1 Konrad Andrzejczak, 74 minutes
After Olivier Wyparta’s play, Konrad Andrzejczak directed the ball into the net from close range.
78′ During the next break caused by smoke on the pitch, the announcer announced that there were 7,514 fans in the stands. This is a record attendance this season.
77′ Andrzej Niewulis kicked the ball out of the Zagłębie penalty area after Daniel Śściślak’s cross from the corner.
90+1′ Polonia was close to scoring the second goal, but Kacper Siuta stood in the way and saved Konrad Andrzejczak’s close-range shot.
90+11′ Free kick for Zagłębie. Roko Kurtović shot from an angle, but the ball went over the crossbar.
90+15′ Patryk Mularczyk headed the ball in the center from the left side. Football over the crossbar. Pity!
90+18′ End of the match against Polonia Bytom. After a hard fight, we draw 1:1, and the only goal for Zagłębie was scored by Piotr Marciniec.
PRE-MATCH INTERESTING FACTS:
* The most famous match between these eternal rivals was not fought for league points, but as part of the Polish Cup competition. In 1977, Zagłębie played the final match for this trophy at the Silesian Stadium against Polonia and won 1-0 (0-0) after a goal. Zbigniew Sączek.
* The first league contact between these teams took place on June 5, 1955 in Bytom. In the presence of almost 35,000 fans, Polonia (then playing under the banner of Sparta) drew with Stal Sosnowiec (the name the Sosnowiec team played under) 1:1 (0:1). The first historic goal for our club was scored by Paweł Kręźel.
* In 1955, the first league (currently Ekstraklasa) games were held in the spring-autumn system, and Stal sensationally won the Polish runner-up title. We won the return match against Polonia Bytom by a score of 4:0 (1:0), and there were 20,000 people in the stands of the stadium at Aleja Mireckiego. Two goals were scored by Augustyn Pocwa, one each by Paweł Kręźel and Czesław Uznański.
* The last time both teams fought for league points was in the 2013/14 season. At the Polonia stadium, in the match of the western group of the II league (3rd level of the competition), Zagłębie won 1-0 after a goal by Łukasz Matusiak, who had previously played for, among others, in Polonia. The rematch at the People’s Stadium did not produce any goals.
* Our sports director Grzegorz Kurdziel knows the Bytom club quite well. In the period from January 3, 2014 to April 26, 2014, he was the first coach of Polonia. Previously, he was a goalkeeper trainer for Polonia. Let’s hope that the knowledge of the club from Bytom will allow our staff to do a good job of understanding the Bytom team, who are strongly aiming for promotion to the Betclic 1st League.
Match Commentary: Zagłębie Sosnowiec vs. Polonia Bytom – A Holy War Without a Victor
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to what can only be described as a riveting installment of the Betclic 2. Liga, where the footballers of Zagłębie faced off against their eternal foes, Polonia Bytom. In a clash that had more drama than a soap opera on fast forward, the two teams settled for a 1:1 draw—the kind of result you’d expect from two parties arguing over who had the bigger slice of the cake, only to slap it back into the fridge instead.
The Scene: Historical Rivalry
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the backdrop here. Known as the “holy war” (which sounds less like a football match and more like a sequel to Indiana Jones), these clubs have been beefing for longer than I’ve been telling dodgy jokes. The tension was high with 7,514 fans fueling the fire—800 of whom were cheering for Polonia because, let’s face it, they had to come for the spectacle, not for the hope of a historic victory.
A Glimpse into the Action
The match kicked off like a kettle boiling over—confusion and chaos right from the start. By the 10-minute mark, Kacper Siuta, our heroic goalkeeper, resided firmly in the spotlight, parrying away shots like a nightclub bouncer defending against a stampede. Every time the ball neared our goal, I could almost hear the collective intake of breath—like everyone was watching a suspense thriller, and they just knew there was a jump scare waiting.
After almost half an hour of defensive gymnastics, our Piotr Marciniec emerged as the hero of the first half, scoring in the 44th minute with a snappy little number that left Polonia’s defense looking like it had just missed the bus. Honestly, if that goal had a resume, it would read: “Skilled at weaving through hapless defenders; proficient in drama.”
The Second Half: All Smoke and Mirrors
As the second half unfolded, it felt like the football gods were twiddling their thumbs. The game reached a fever pitch when Konrad Andrzejczak equalized for Polonia in the 74th minute. Cue the collective groan from the home crowd, followed by foot-stomping that could have shook the very foundations of the stadium. Let’s be honest; nobody wanted to leave the grounds talking about a draw, especially not when you’ve put your heart and soul into that pre-match sausage roll.
Final Whistle: A Draw to Remember?
By the time the final whistle blew, it was a tale of two teams who gave everything yet left the pitch as if a heavy weight hung over them— like that time you asked your boss for a raise and walked away with just a pat on the back. They didn’t exactly hand out trophies for 1:1 draws, but you can be sure no one was writing home about it.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next?
For Zagłębie, an away match against the formidable Olimpia Grudziądz looms on the horizon. Will our lads rise to the occasion, or will we again find ourselves content with mediocrity? Stay tuned, because let’s face it, we might just need a miracle or at least a very overzealous referee to see a victory.
Match Facts That Make You Go “Hmm”
- Rivalry History: The most famous clash was the Polish Cup final in 1977—who needs league points when you can have cup glory, right?
- Historical Highlights: The first league battle in 1955 drew almost 35,000 fans. I mean, that’s some serious commitment—either that or there were no Netflix subscriptions back then!
- Attendance Records: This season’s attendance of over 7,500 is impressive. By the standards of some Premier League matches, it’s like trying to find a decent parking spot in a packed lot.
In Conclusion
There you have it—an evening brimming with excitement, a dash of despair, and a sprinkling of bravery. Zagłębie Sosnowiec and Polonia Bytom may have battled to a standstill, but one thing is certain: the rivalry marches on. You’d think a definitive outcome was needed, but maybe this was the divine intervention the fans didn’t know they needed, teaching us that sometimes a draw can be just as memorable as a victory. After all, we’ll have plenty more matches to get our hearts broken, won’t we?
Ut this match with a pen dipped in joy. Instead, it will be remembered as a hard-fought contest that echoed the ages-old rivalry, where each side managed to stake their claim without leaving any clear victor in the fray.
As the smoke cleared and the fans filed out, one thing was certain: this match would fuel the fire for their next encounter. For Zagłębie Sounowiec, there were positives to take away—particularly the spirited display from Kacper Siuta in goal and the moment of brilliance from Piotr Marciniec. However, the equalizer from Konrad Andrzejczak served as a painful reminder that in football, as in life, sometimes you give it your all, and it’s still not enough to grab that elusive win.
And so, we look ahead to the next battle in this storied rivalry, where both teams will surely bring their A-game, hoping to turn sentiment into results. Until then, let’s revel in the drama, the beautiful game’s uncertainties, and the fact that when it comes to the eternal struggle between Zagłębie and Polonia, the only guarantee is an unforgettable spectacle for fans.
