Resovia Rzeszow 0-4 Arka Gdynia: Arka cruise in Polish Cup

Arka Gdynia made a powerful statement in the Polish Cup as they swept past Resovia Rzeszow with a commanding 4-0 away victory on 3 September 2026. The result sees Arka safely through to the next stage and underlines the gap in quality between the sides on the night.

From the very beginning, the match had the look of a cup tie that would be controlled by the team from the higher level of Polish football. Arka Gdynia moved the ball quickly, pressed Resovia high up the pitch, and created chances with almost every meaningful attack. Resovia, despite playing in front of their home supporters, found it difficult to hold possession for long periods under constant pressure.

A dominant away performance

Arka Gdynia’s breakthrough came in the opening half-hour and immediately settled any early nerves. They added another in the first half with a flowing move that sliced through the Resovia midfield, leaving the home defence exposed. The visitors went into the interval with a comfortable lead and full control of the contest.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Arka continued to find space in the wide areas and punished Resovia’s attempts to push forward in search of a consolation goal. Two further goals gave the scoreline an emphatic look and showed the attacking depth available to the Arka Gdynia squad.

Resovia did put together some brave spells of pressure, particularly after the interval, but they rarely threatened to climb back into the game. Arka’s defenders dealt calmly with crosses into the box, and the goalkeeper was never seriously tested over the 90 minutes.

Why this result matters

• Cup progression: Arka Gdynia move into the next round with confidence after such a one-sided victory.
• Goal difference: A four-goal away win is a serious statement, especially in a knockout format where momentum can be key.
• Lower-league test: Resovia, like many Polish Cup underdogs, found the step up in quality too big against an organised and athletic Arka side.

Looking ahead

For Arka Gdynia, this performance will be a useful confidence boost as they continue their campaign in the Polish Cup and push for results in the league. Their ability to score four goals on the road in a knockout environment shows that they can be ruthless when they take control of a fixture.

Resovia Rzeszow will take the defeat as a learning experience, but for now the focus will be on their domestic form. On this evidence, Arka Gdynia are clearly moving in the right direction, and this 4-0 result will have caught the attention of those watching the draw for the next round.