Marek Ufnal pleased with the goals for the Blue Stargard in the Polish Cup semi-final match against Lech Poznan , photo:
wicelidera League Cup broke a beautiful dream team from Stargard and avoided the embarrassment of one of the largest in the history of the club. In Poznan sensation, however long hung in the air. Lech up for the losses from the first match in regular time, but the final decision brought before overtime, in which “Kolejorz” scored two goals and secured promotion to the grand final in Warsaw.
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The seventh now the second division team had fared in weakening the 28th minute when off for a second yellow card Luke flew Kosakiewicz. After reminders not without controversy, however, it was seen that the Blue player was from the beginning of the match przemotywowany – zone that influenced this that flew out of the field, took place near the middle of the pitch and in general should not be reached. Player Gil gave the judge a solid foundation to be punished, resulting in weakened his team.
Despite playing with a predominance of one player, Lech was not able to score, which would guarantee it though overtime. Desired goal scored on 74 minutes David Kownacki. In an additional game time things happened according to plan.
Krzysztof Kapuściński, the coach of the Blue Stargard, admitted that the red card for Kosakiewicz decided on who will play in the Polish Cup final.
– Match composed out as we dreamed. The plan was to survive the first few minutes and score a goal. And it managed to achieve. If we played 11 out of 11 for the whole meeting, it would be in the final Błękitni. But I do not refer to the situation in which our player received a red card. I do not know whether it was a foul, if he was not there, watch on replay. After the red card, I saw a little breakdown in the band, we got before the break, these two goals, but in the locker room we were able to rebuild morale – said after the meeting ended.
Few people give Blue a chance for it to prolong your beautiful dream and found themselves in the finals of the competition. Kapuscinski coach emphasized, however, that it is proud of his players.
– but I knew it would be very hard, Lech is very strong at home. I am full of praise for my players, I believed in them until the end. They left a lot of heart and a piece of health on the pitch. For me, these are the gladiators, and I am proud that I can work with such people; for me are the heroes. We showed today why our great football skills. Better team won, but I’m glad that we gave people a lot of fun – Blue coach said.
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Maciej Skorża, Lech Poznan coach, believed that the loss of the first meeting is possible to catch up. He talked about immediately after the defeat in Stargard. The second leg was not all, however, as expected of him and the fans.
– We started well, we created in the first few minutes of serious action and it seemed that the goal for us is in the air. Meanwhile, the moment of carelessness enough to defend itself and skomplikowaliśmy situation even harder, but already before the game it was very difficult. It’s good that we were able to score goals as quickly before the break.
Skorża said that in the second half of the game, “Kolejorz” there was too much chaos and nerves. He said that Lech much easier game that rivals played the jackpot. After the match, congratulated the Blue and admitted that it will be rooting for them.
– There is no doubt that if Lech not reached the final, it would be a huge failure and disappointment. Even not assumed any scenarios of what could happen. Whole city held its breath after losing a goal, but I’m glad that we were able to turn the tide of the match. Cups are governed by their specificity and just look at other countries. What did trzecioligowa Arminia Bielefeld? After a shootout Borussia Moenchengladbach eliminated – Skorża said.
Although we did not manage to get to the final, Błękitni can feel the winners of this year’s competition. Trzecioligowiec came up to the semi-finals, beating teams listed above, showing at the same time really attractive football. Gave the signal of the Ekstraklasa teams that rivals should not be underestimated. Passion, determination, the will to fight and commitment compensated for all football deficiencies, including enough to ensure that eliminated the favored Cracovia.
This is the end for Cinderella prom, which, however, leave behind the best memories.
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