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Arka Gdynia Secures Thrilling Victory Over Lech Poznan in Action-Packed Match
Gdynia, Poland – In a vibrant and incident-filled match at the Stadion GOSiR, Arka Gdynia triumphed over Lech Poznan with a convincing victory. The match, part of the Ekstraklasa’s 15th round, was marked by intensity and controversy, with numerous cards and a radical shift in the second half.
Lech Poznan started dominating the match and was rewarded early, in the 15th minute, when P. Rodriguez, assisted by K. Lisman, opened the scoring. However, Arka Gdynia did not falter and, despite receiving several yellow cards in the first half (S. Kerk in the 26th minute and D. Kocyla in the 30th minute), maintained composure. Lech Poznan also saw R. Gumny receive a yellow card in the 29th minute.
The second half was a whirlwind of emotions. T. Ouma, from Lech Poznan, was cautioned with two consecutive yellow cards in the 52nd and 55th minutes, respectively, resulting in his expulsion. With one man down, Lech Poznan was overwhelmed by Arka Gdynia’s drive.
Arka Gdynia capitalized on its numerical superiority and E. D. Espiau Hernandez became the hero of the night. In the 64th minute, with an assist from S. Kerk, Espiau leveled the score. Shortly after, in the 72nd minute, Espiau again, this time assisted by T. Gaprindashvili, put Arka Gdynia ahead. Finally, in the 78th minute, Espiau Hernandez sealed his hat-trick, assisted by K. Jakubczyk, consolidating the victory for Arka Gdynia. Espiau Hernandez himself received a yellow card in the 71st minute.
Arka Gdynia, with 44% possession, converted 4 goals from its 19 shots (7 on target). Meanwhile, Lech Poznan, with 56% possession, could only convert one of its 13 shots (6 on target). Referee Patryk Gryckiewicz, from Poland, had a busy night officiating the match.
Substitutions lech poznan: at minute 57 K. Lisman came in and F. Jagiello went out., at minute 75 R. Gumny came in and J. Pereira went out., at minute 75 P. Rodriguez came in and T. Ismaheel went out., at minute 75 L. Palma came in and L. Bengtsson went out., at minute 82 Y. Agnero came in and K. Jakobczyk went out.
Substitutions arka gdynia: at minute 71 D. Kocyla came in and P. Szysz went out., at minute 71 N. Rusyn came in and T. Gaprindashvili went out., at minute 79 E. D. Espiau Hernandez came in and A. Sidibe went out., at minute 87 K. Jakubczyk came in and S. Sobczak went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Arka Gdynia
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Lech Poznan
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