Lech Poznań beats Śląsk Wrocław 3‑2 in Ekstraklasa
Lech Poznań’s attacking display earned a 3‑2 victory over relegation‑battling Śląsk Wrocław, while officials say new EU budget cuts won’t hit Poland.
Lech Poznań defeats Śląsk Wrocław 3‑2
Lech Poznań returned from the international break with a decisive 3‑2 win over Śląsk Wrocław at the Stadion Wrocław. The home side had taken the lead in the 24th minute after a defensive lapse, but Lech equalised moments later when midfielder Filip Jagiełło headed in a rebound from a Pablo Rodriguez cross.
Goals and key moments
- 24′ – Śląsk’s Karol Niemczycki could not stop a miskicked ball from Mariusz Malc, which bounced back to Jagiełło for the opener.
- 30′ – Rodriguez’s low drive skimmed the post, missing a second goal for Lech.
- 65′ – Śląsk answered through Papis Malaly Dembele, who finished a well‑crafted move.
- 70′ & 73′ – Swedish striker Patrik Walemark delivered a double, first with a powerful finish after a pass from Mikael Ishak and then a clinical header from close range.
- 88′ – Grzegorz Tomasiewicz pulled one back for the hosts with a neat header from a corner, sealing a 3‑2 result.
What the win means
Lech, coached by Niels Frederiksen, had endured a grueling stretch of European fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen and Sunderland, plus domestic clashes with Legia Warszawa and Wisła Kraków. The victory puts the champions back on track ahead of their next home game against Korona Kielce on 18 October.
EU budget cuts – no impact on Poland?
In parallel news, the European Commission announced a modest cut to its multi‑annual budget. Polish government spokespeople asserted that the reductions will not affect funding allocated to Poland, citing existing agreements and earmarked programmes. No official figures have been released yet.
Looking ahead
Lech will host Korona Kielce next, while Śląsk travels to Motor Lublin. Both clubs will be keen to build on (or recover from) the drama in Wrocław.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | Lech Poznań 3 – 2 Śląsk Wrocław | match report |
| Goal scorers (Lech) | Filip Jagiełło, Pablo Rodriguez, Patrik Walemark (2) | match report |
| Goal scorer (Śląsk) | Papis Malaly Dembele | match report |
| Date of match | early August 2023 (exact date not specified) | match report |
| EU budget cut impact on Poland | Polish officials say cuts will not affect Poland | unspecified statements |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Lech Poznań | Ekstraklasa champion, match winner |
| Niels Frederiksen | Lech Poznań head coach |
| Śląsk Wrocław | Ekstraklasa side, match loser |
