THY 71 saw off LKS Łódź 1:0 in the Round of 64 of the Cup competition on Wednesday. The hosts held firm against a side that dominated possession, and the result means they advance to the next stage. To be fair, the visitors had more of the ball, but that did not translate into chances.
The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when D. Kadzior found the net. It was the only shot on target that mattered, and THY 71 ended a barren spell against this opponent. And here's the thing — the goal followed a period where both sides had been probing without success.
Yellow cards peppered the second half. B. Jankowski went off early at 36 minutes, while M. Lewandowski picked up a booking at 53. By then the game had settled into a rhythm, with LKS Łódź controlling territory but THY 71 keeping their heads when pressed.
Substitutions came thick and fast after the interval. K. Podlinski was replaced at 46, and THY 71 brought on K. Hinokio and N. Niemann together at 58. The hosts also changed at 70 and 83, while LKS Łódź made three changes in the final ten minutes.
The statistics tell a familiar story. LKS Łódź had 60 per cent possession and 104 attacks, but managed just two shots on target. THY 71 registered four shots on target from 82 attacks, and that efficiency made the difference. The visitors were running out of games before they could find an opening.
THY 71 now move forward in the competition. The single goal secured progression, and the hosts will hope to build on this from here.
