Clash of the titans in Plock

The Stadion im. Kazimierza Gorskiego was decked out to host one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the Ekstraklasa season. Wisła Płock, third in the table, arrived on the back of a perfect home run—four consecutive wins—and with the mission of consolidating their position at the top. But they faced a direct rival: Jagiellonia Białystok, who were not willing to give up ground in their fight for the lead.

The first half was a tactical battle in which neither team managed to completely impose its style. Wisła tried to take control of the ball and press high up the pitch, while Jagiellonia opted for quick counterattacks. Chances were few and far between, and the goalkeepers had a relatively quiet night until halftime, with the 0-0 score reflecting the balance of power.

Second half with maximum tension

In the second half, the pace of the game intensified. Hansi Streich's substitutions on the visitors' bench (with Taras Romanczuk and Afimico Pululu coming on) gave Jagiellonia more depth, and they began to create more danger in the opposition's area.

Controversy arose in the 80th minute when the referee was called by VAR to review a handball in the Wisła Płock area. After a few tense seconds, a penalty was awarded to Jagiellonia, sparking fury among the home fans and bringing the match to the brink of emotional collapse.

Pululu shows no mercy

Afimico Pululu was the one to take the shot, coolly slotting it into the right post to make it 0-1 in the 82nd minute. The goal was a bucket of cold water for Wisła Płock, who had held out well until then. From then on, the home side made three attacking substitutions and threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but Jagiellonia's defense, led by Vital and Nene, held on to the result until the final whistle.

Impact on the standings

With this victory, Jagiellonia has won five of its last six games, consolidating its position as one of the Ekstraklasa's most in-form teams. Wisła Płock, meanwhile, loses its unbeaten home record and sees its momentum in the fight for the top spot slowed, something that could weigh heavily in the final stretch of the season if they fail to react immediately.

Beyond the result, the match made it clear that Jagiellonia has the mentality and defensive solidity to fight for the championship, while Wisła will need to show character to make its stadium a fortress again.