GKS Katowice halts Motor Lublin in 3-2 I Liga thriller

18 April 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

GKS Katowice vs Motor Lublin ended 3-2, with Marković and Nowak deciding the match. The result matters for promotion hopes.

GKS Katowice vs Motor Lublin produced a tight and dramatic 3-2 game on Sunday. Moreover, GKS used two late first-half strikes from Eman Marković to take command.

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GKS Katowice vs Motor Lublin: match summary

In the ninth minute, Ilia Shkurin created the first big chance. Consequently, Eman Marković chased the ball and nearly opened the scoring. However, Motor survived that attempt. In the 23rd minute, Marković scored from a volley after a corner. Therefore, GKS led and looked confident. In the 29th minute, Motor equalised when Karol Czubak headed home from Bradley van Hoeven’s assist. Nevertheless, GKS struck back in the 39th minute. Alan Czerwiński crossed and Bartosz Nowak thundered a shot under the crossbar. Consequently, the hosts went 2-1 up. In stoppage, Marković added a close-range finish to make it 3-1.

Key moments and stats

Early in the match, GKS lost keeper Ivan Brkić to a rib injury. Meanwhile, Gasper Tratnik replaced him and faced his first test immediately. Motor reduced the deficit early in the second half. In the 49th minute, Bartosz Wolski converted after a handball by Lukas Klemenz. However, Motor never fully recovered the momentum. Subsequently, GKS controlled the game and sought to close the match. Still, the final score remained 3-2. In addition, Karol Czubak received a second yellow late in stoppage and left Motor with ten men. The referee for the match was Tomasz Marciniak. Also, attendance reached 12,243 at the stadium.

Why this result matters

GKS ended Motor’s seven-game unbeaten run. Consequently, the win helps Katowice strengthen its position in the I liga table. Moreover, Motor now faces pressure in a run of tough fixtures. Next, Lublin travel to Widzew Łódź on Sunday at 14:45. In addition, the result will affect promotion hopes and club finances. For foreigners, attendances and local sponsorships influence club budgets in ways different from major leagues.

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