Śląsk Wrocław Women 1-2 APLG Gdańsk Women: Gdańsk strike late to take Ekstraliga spoils

APLG Gdańsk Women came from behind to beat Śląsk Wrocław Women 2-1 in the Polish Women’s Ekstraliga on 16 August 2026. In a hard-fought contest, Śląsk took an early lead but Gdańsk responded with two second-half goals to claim an important victory on the road.

Match overview

The match started brightly for the home side, who pressed high and forced an early breakthrough. Yet Gdańsk stayed patient, grew into the tie after the interval, and eventually overpowered Śląsk with more quality in the final third. The late winner was no less than the visitors deserved based on their second-half dominance.

Key moments and goals

• 1-0: Śląsk Wrocław Women opened the scoring after a well-worked corner routine, with the defender rising highest to head home.
• 1-1: APLG Gdańsk equalised early in the second half, combining neatly on the counter before finishing confidently past the keeper.
• 1-2: The winner arrived in the closing stages when a Gdańsk forward latched onto a through ball and slotted home from a tight angle.

Tactical story

Śląsk began with clear aggression, pressing Gdańsk in their defensive phase and forcing mistakes. However, as the game progressed, Gdańsk adjusted their approach, began controlling midfield, and repeatedly exposed space behind Śląsk’s high back line. The home side faded physically in the final twenty minutes, allowing Gdańsk to take control and secure the comeback.

Standout performers

Gdańsk’s goal-scorers were the obvious stars, while their central midfielder put in an industrious shift to help dominate the second half. For Śląsk, the goalkeeper made several strong saves and could do little about either goal. The defensive unit as a whole struggled to cope with Gdańsk’s movement in the closing stages.

Impact on the season

This win gives APLG Gdańsk Women early momentum in the Polish Women’s Ekstraliga, while Śląsk Wrocław Women will want to sharpen their game management after conceding from a winning position. Matches like this underline the competitiveness of the league and the fine margins that often decide results.