Motor Lublin has filed an official protest with the PZPN Referees Committee following a refereeing error in their Polish Cup match against Legia Warszawa. The club won the game 3:0 and advanced, but in the 54th minute, referee Piotr Lasyk wrongly disallowed a goal by Karol Czubak for an alleged foul on the visiting goalkeeper Otto Hindrich, a call later contradicted by replays. Sport.pl first reported the story.
Why did Motor Lublin file a protest?
The Ekstraklasa club is deeply dissatisfied with the performance of referee Piotr Lasyk and the entire VAR team. In their official letter to the PZPN, they allege that a correctly scored goal was not awarded and the referee detected a foul that never occurred. The decision was upheld, and video assistant referees Kornel Paszkiewicz and Marcin Boniek did not recommend an on-field review. This is not the first time this season Motor Lublin has been on the wrong end of a controversial call. Earlier, in a league match against Pogoń Szczecin, the opponent scored from an obvious offside position.
Motor Lublin has demanded explanations and stated they do not want Kornel Paszkiewicz to officiate any of their first-team matches in any capacity. Commentator Krzysztof Stanowski harshly criticized the decision on X, writing: "Sędzia, który to gwizdnął do zawieszenia, ale sędziowie VAR do dożywotniej dyskwalifikacji". The incident was reported by the Polish outlet Sport.pl.
What is the club's situation in the Ekstraklasa?
The protest comes during a difficult start to the season for Motor Lublin. The team currently sits in 15th place in the Ekstraklasa table, with just 5 points from six matches. Their record is one win, two draws, and three losses, with recent form reading LDWLL. The squad has scored 6 goals but conceded 10, resulting in a -4 goal difference. They trail league leaders Legia Warszawa by 7 points. The team's current status can be followed on our stats and standings pages.
What's next in Motor Lublin's schedule?
The next league match awaits the team this Saturday, September 5th, when they will host Legia Warszawa at their home ground at 20:15. This will be a chance for revenge and to secure valuable points. After that clash, the team will prepare for further challenges, including a home fixture against Widzew Łódź scheduled for December 12th. Widzew currently occupies 13th place in the table. The full schedule of matches is available on our fixtures page.
What are the consequences of refereeing errors?
The incident in the Polish Cup reopens the discussion about officiating quality and the effectiveness of the VAR system in Polish football. For Motor Lublin, fighting to stay in the top flight, every lost point or goal carries significant weight. The club has made it clear it does not intend to stay silent on such matters and will demand accountability and improved standards. The squad facing the upcoming rivals can be reviewed in our team section. The next test for the team is Saturday's league clash with Legia Warszawa at the stadium on Krochmalna Street.
