Wisła Kraków vs. Cracovia. This is how the Great Krakow Derby ended
All goals were scored in the first half, and Mateusz Klich was shown a red card in added time
Quick Look
- Wisła Kraków won against Cracovia 2:1 in the 204th Great Krakow Derby.
- The goals were scored by Marc Carbo (9'), Ajdin Hasić (20') and Marko Bozic (45+2').
- Mateusz Klich received a red card in the 90+3 minute for a foul on Jeremy Guillemenot.
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Why It Matters
The match was the 204th edition of the Great Krakow Derby between Wisła Kraków and Cracovia. Wisła was leading 2-1 after the first half, and all goals were scored within 45+2 minutes. In added time of the second half, Mateusz Klich from Cracovia received a red card for a foul on Jeremy Guillemenot.
The hosts had the first scoring opportunity. In the 5th minute, Julius Ertlthaler crossed from a free kick, but Darijo Grujcic's header was saved by Sebastian Madejski. In the next action, Marc Carbo fouled Amir Al-Ammari just outside the penalty area. Mateusz Klich taking the free kick hit the wall.
In the 9th minute it was 1-0 for Wisła. Carbo shot from 16 meters, the ball bounced off Gustav Henriksson and fell into the net right next to the post.
In the 19th minute, Carbo fouled Otar Kakabadze in the penalty area. The referee first gave the Georgian a yellow card for simulation, but after being called to the monitor and watching the incident, he changed his decision and awarded a penalty kick. Marcel Łubik saved Ajdin Hasić's shot from eleven meters, but he was helpless against the Bosnian's follow-up, which led to a 1-1 draw.
Then, due to pyrotechnics fired by fans of both teams and smoke, the referee stopped the game twice for several minutes.
In the added time of the first half, Wisła launched a counterattack. The ball went to Marko Bozić, who beat Madejski with a precise left-foot shot.
Then the hosts could have increased their lead, but three further shots by the Wisła players were blocked.
The match was less interesting in the second half. Wisła retreated to defense, which was low at times, but it was effective and did not allow the opponent to get into good situations. The only dangerous shot saved by Łubik was made by Hasić.
In the last quarter of an hour, Wisła woke up and carried out several attacks, keeping the ball longer. Angel Rodado was close to scoring a goal, but his shot flew past the post.
In added time, Mateusz Klich couldn't stand his nerves and kicked Jeremy Guillemenot. Szymon Marciniak showed him a red card and Cracovia finished the match with ten players.
After the final whistle, Wisła fans could celebrate the victory in the 204th Great Krakow Derby.
Match summary
Wisła Kraków – Cracovia 2:1 (2:1).
Goals: 1:0 Marc Carbo (9), 1:1 Ajdin Hasić (20), 2:1 Marko Bozic (45+2).
Yellow card – Wisła Kraków: Marko Bozic, Marcel Łubik; Cracovia: Martin Minczew, Lasse Nordas, Otar Kakabadze, Vincent Burlet, Kahveh Zahiroleslam.
Red card – Cracovia: Mateusz Klich (90+3 – foul).
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Płock). Viewers: 31,849.
In the 20th minute, Ajdin Hasić (Cracovia) missed a penalty kick. His shot was saved by Marcel Łubik.
Wisła Kraków: Marcel Łubik – Raoul Giger, Alan Uryga, Darijo Grujcic (79. Maxence Maisonneuve), Jakub Krzyżanowski – Frederico Duarte, Marc Carbo (90. Victor Meseguer) Kacper Duda, Julius Ertlthaler, Marko Bozic (79. Julian Lelieveld) – Angel Rodado (90. Jeremy Guillemenot).
Open Questions
- What was the exact reason for the referee stopping the game in the first half?
- Will Mateusz Klich's red card affect Cracovia's next matches?
- What were the reactions of both teams' coaches after the match?
