Polonia Bytom Edge Vidzew II in Cup Clash
Polonia Bytom saw off Vidzew II 2-1 in the Round of 64 of the Cup on Tuesday evening, securing passage to the next stage. The visitors took the lead early on before Vidzew II drew level, only for Polonia to retake control after the break. It was a result that continued Polonia's unbeaten run while extending Vidzew II's struggles.
And here's the thing — Polonia struck first, just two minutes in when B. Mioc found the net. Vidzew II had a chance to respond straight away, but K. Wojtyra missed a penalty in the thirtieth minute, a moment that changed the complexion of the half. To be fair, the home side felt the pressure after that miss, and it showed in their approach.
The second half brought Vidzew II's response. K. Orlik got on the scoresheet in the sixty-sixth minute, giving the home crowd something to cheer about. By then, both managers had made changes, with Polonia bringing on fresh legs while Vidzew II tried to find an equaliser. The game opened up after that, and chances came at both ends.
S. Zieleniecki put Polonia back in front in the seventieth minute, a goal that felt like it might end things. Vidzew II pushed forward but found themselves chasing shadows, and the visitors weathered the storm with composure. The home side dallied on the ball in crucial moments, and that hesitation cost them dearly.
Substitutions came thick and fast in the closing stages, with Vidzew II making four changes between the sixty-seventh and eighty-fourth minutes. Polonia were more measured, bringing on K. Wojtyra and B. Mioc together in the fifty-ninth, a double change that caught the eye. The home side turned it around after the break in spirit, if not in results.
Discipline was tight throughout, with five yellow cards shown. A. Knapek and S. Kadziolka went into the book before half-time, while P. Stefanski and another player received cautions in stoppage time. By then, the game was largely played out, but the bookings added a layer of tension to the final minutes.
The result means Polonia Bytom remain unbeaten in their last five outings, a run that includes draws against Warsaw, Podbeskidzie, Gdynia, and Grodzisk. Vidzew II's form remains concerning — they've now lost four of their last five matches, including heavy defeats to Sparta Katowice and Ostrava II. The Cup exit adds to those worries for the home club.
