Gornik Polkowice snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Polonia Nysa in Poland Liga 3 on 14 November 2026, with Adrian Sobczak scoring a stoppage-time winner to break home hearts. The match had everything: goals, momentum swings, and a late twist that left Polonia Nysa wondering how they had come away with nothing.

Match overview

Polonia Nysa made the brighter start and took the lead in the 18th minute when Kamil Nowak found space on the edge of the area and guided a low shot into the bottom corner. The home side controlled the early exchanges, but Gornik Polkowice grew into the game and equalised on the half-hour mark through Mateusz Zielinski, who reacted quickest to a rebound inside the box. The visitors finished the first half strongly and went close to taking the lead on two occasions before the interval.

The second half was a see-saw affair. Polonia Nysa regained the lead in the 64th minute when Dawid Lewandowski headed home from a corner, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. But Gornik Polkowice responded with character, pressing higher and forcing errors. Their equaliser arrived in the 72nd minute through Pawel Kaczmarek, whose long-range strike took a slight deflection on its way past the goalkeeper. As the game entered stoppage time, both sides pushed for a winner, and it was Gornik who found it when Adrian Sobczak turned in a low cross from close range in the 92nd minute.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Kamil Nowak gives Polonia Nysa the lead with a composed finish.
• 30th minute: Mateusz Zielinski equalises for Gornik Polkowice after a goalmouth scramble.
• 64th minute: Dawid Lewandowski heads Polonia Nysa back in front from a corner.
• 72nd minute: Pawel Kaczmarek levels for Gornik Polkowice with a deflected long-range effort.
• 90+2nd minute: Adrian Sobczak scores a last-gasp winner for Gornik Polkowice.

Tactical story

Polonia Nysa looked to dominate possession and build through midfield, but they struggled to contain Gornik Polkowice’s counter-attacks. The visitors sat deep at times but were lethal on the break, exploiting space behind the Polonia full-backs with quick, direct passes. Polonia’s decision to push more players forward in search of a third goal ultimately cost them, as Gornik punished them with a clinical late move. It was a harsh lesson in game management for the home side.

Standout players

Adrian Sobczak will rightly take the plaudits for his late winner, but his overall movement and work rate caused problems all game. Mateusz Zielinski was also influential for Gornik, dictating play from midfield and popping up with the crucial equaliser. For Polonia Nysa, Kamil Nowak and Dawid Lewandowski both impressed with their goals, but the home defence will be disappointed with the way they conceded the decisive goal so late on.

Table impact

The win is a significant boost for Gornik Polkowice’s promotion ambitions in Poland Liga 3, lifting them above their hosts in the standings. Polonia Nysa, meanwhile, are left to rue a missed opportunity to climb the table and will need to improve their concentration in the closing stages of matches. With the season entering a crucial phase, both teams will know that fine margins like these often define the final league table.