Matchday action in the Ekstraklasa brought an important win for Korona Kielce, who defeated Pogoń Szczecin 1-0 at the Suzuki Arena. The only goal of the match came in the 38th minute through Dawid Błanik, a strike that proved decisive in a hard-fought contest where the home side’s defensive solidity made the difference.

Korona takes its chance and breaks the deadlock

From the start, Korona Kielce came out with an aggressive approach, pressing high and making it difficult for Pogoń Szczecin to play out from the back. The visitors tried to respond with possession but lacked penetration. The hosts’ persistence paid off when, after a collective move down the left flank, Błanik received inside the box and finished clinically to beat the opposing goalkeeper.

That goal forced Pogoń to push their lines higher, but Korona remained disciplined and well-organized in defense, preventing any real threat before halftime.

A defensive wall in the second half

After the break, Pogoń Szczecin increased the pressure in search of an equalizer, relying on crosses and aerial plays. However, Korona’s three-man backline and the decisive interventions of goalkeeper Xavier Dziekoński were key to holding onto the lead.

The home keeper emerged as one of the standout performers, making crucial saves that denied Pogoń the chance to level the score. Meanwhile, the defensive block managed the spaces well and used counterattacks to keep their opponents at bay.

A valuable win in the standings

The result gives Korona Kielce three vital points to stay in the fight for the upper spots in the standings. For their part, Pogoń Szczecin squandered a valuable opportunity to close the gap in the table, paying the price for their lack of sharpness in front of goal.

Alongside Błanik’s decisive strike, the performance of Dziekoński was crucial in sealing a win that boosts the home side’s confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.

In the end, Korona Kielce made their home advantage count with a hard-fought victory, showing balance between attack and defense while making the most of their rival’s mistakes.