Unia Skierniewice suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 home defeat to Chojniczanka Chojnice in a five-goal thriller in Poland's Liga 2 on May 23, 2026. Despite taking an early lead, the hosts could not hold off a determined Chojniczanka side that struck twice in the final 20 minutes to snatch victory.
Match Overview
The match at Skierniewice's municipal stadium started at a frenetic pace. Unia looked sharp in the opening quarter, scoring first in the 14th minute through a swift counter-attack. They doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark, seemingly in control. But Chojniczanka, fighting for promotion playoff places, responded with a goal before halftime to cut the deficit to 2-1.
Key Moments
- 14' – Unia 1-0: Bartosz Rosłoń finished a low cross from the right.
- 29' – Unia 2-0: A long-range strike from Kacper Ratajczyk surprised the keeper.
- 41' – 2-1: Chojniczanka's Patryk Szymański volleyed home from a corner.
- 70' – 2-2: A defensive mix-up allowed Adrian Kowalczyk to tap in.
- 82' – 2-3: Substitute Mateusz Jabłoński headed in a late winner from a free kick.
Tactical Story
Unia Skierniewice attempted to sit back after their 2-0 lead, a strategy that backfired as Chojniczanka gained midfield control. The visitors increased their pressing intensity, forcing errors in the Unia defence. Chojniczanka's ability to switch play quickly stretched the home backline, creating space for the decisive final goal.
Standout Players
Chojniczanka's Adrian Kowalczyk was a constant threat, scoring the equaliser and providing the assist for the winner. For Unia, midfielder Bartosz Rosłoń was lively but could not prevent the collapse. The away goalkeeper also made three important saves in the second half to keep his team in the game.
Season Impact
The result kept Chojniczanka in the top four of Liga 2, strengthening their promotion ambitions. Unia Skierniewice, meanwhile, dropped to lower mid-table and will need to address defensive fragility if they hope to climb away from the relegation zone in the remaining fixtures.