UJ Krakow Women defeated Pilkarz Legii 2:1 on Friday in the Ekstraklasa regular season opener. The result moves the visitors off the bottom of the table while the hosts remain in fifth place after five matches. Krakow had beaten Legii 2:0 back in May, and this time they were the ones who ended a barren spell away from home.
By then Legii had already dropped two of their first three games, and here's the thing — they never really got going against a side that had won two of their last three before this fixture. Krakow arrived in better shape, and they held the tie in their own hands from the first whistle.
The visitors took the lead in the opening half and kept them in it for the rest of the contest. Legii pulled one back but could not find an equaliser, and the away end never stopped once they went ahead. To be fair, Krakow did not need to chase the game — they threw bodies in the way and let the heat take the sting out of any Legii pressure.
Legii now sit on nine points after five games, three wins and two defeats. Krakow move up to seventh with seven points from four matches, one win and one loss to their name. The gap between the sides remains clear, and Legii will need to tighten things up if they want to climb further.
What this result means is simple — Krakow have the deeper squad and fancy their chances for the season. Legii, meanwhile, must find a way to hold the tie in their own hands when they host again. The scoreline tells you everything: no drama, just a side that knew what they wanted and took it.