Motor Lublin lost 1-2 to Jagiellonia Białystok in the second match of the 2nd round of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa. The game at Lublin’s stadium featured three goals, with the decisive strike coming in the 85th minute from Sergio Lozano. League standing: 8th in Ekstraklasa, 1 pts, 0W-1D-0L from 1 game, recent form D.
What happened on the pitch?
The match promised excitement from the start. In the 3rd minute, Kajetan Szmyt nearly opened the scoring for Jagiellonia, but the ball hit the post. The hosts responded with quick counterattacks, but it was the visitors who struck first-Nik Prelec’s precise shot from outside the box beat Mihai Popa in the 33rd minute. Just before halftime, Jagiellonia nearly doubled their lead, but Popa’s save and Prelec’s missed follow-up kept Motor in the game.
How did the second half unfold?
After the break, Motor Lublin pressed hard. Their efforts paid off in the 82nd minute when captain Karol Czubak equalized. The joy was short-lived-just three minutes later, Sergio Lozano’s 20-meter strike sealed the 1-2 win. This marks Jagiellonia’s second victory of the season.
What does this mean for Motor Lublin?
The loss leaves the team in 8th place with 1 point, having scored and conceded 2 goals so far. Goals this season: 2 scored, 2 conceded (0 goal difference). Their next match is at home against Widzew Łódź on December 12, 2026. Next fixture: vs Widzew Łódź (at home, 2026-12-12).
