Match Report: Arka Gdynia II 3 – 2 Pogoń Lębork
Competition: Poland Liga 3
Date: 24 May 2026, 17:00 local time

Arka Gdynia II claimed a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Pogoń Lębork in a Poland Liga 3 clash that kept the reserves side firmly in the hunt for a strong league finish. Played at the GOSiR Stadium in Gdynia, the match featured five goals, a sending-off, and enough drama to satisfy the travelling supporters on a sunny late‑spring afternoon.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly and took an early lead in the 12th minute through a composed finish from striker Kacper Nowak, who latched onto a through‑ball from midfielder Piotr Kamiński. Arka Gdynia II doubled their advantage just before the half‑hour mark when left‑back Mateusz Kowalski crashed a free‑kick from 25 metres into the top corner, leaving the Pogoń goalkeeper with no chance.

Pogoń Lębork, however, showed resilience and pulled one back in the 38th minute. A defensive mix‑up in the Arka box allowed Łukasz Zieliński to side‑foot home from eight yards, making it 2–1 at half‑time.

Second‑Half Drama

The visitors came out with renewed energy after the break. In the 52nd minute, Pogoń equalised when Michał Szymański nodded in a corner kick, levelling the score at 2–2 and setting up a tense final half‑hour.

The match turned again in the 70th minute. Arka Gdynia II were awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge on substitute winger Bartosz Lis. Kacper Nowak stepped up and calmly converted his second goal of the game to restore the home side’s lead at 3–2.

Pogoń Lębork pushed hard for a late equaliser, but their hopes were dealt a blow in the 85th minute when defender Adam Kwiatkowski received a second yellow card for a reckless tackle, reducing the visitors to ten men. Arka Gdynia II managed the closing stages professionally to secure all three points.

Standout Performers

• Kacper Nowak (Arka Gdynia II): A brace from the striker, including the all‑important winner from the penalty spot. His movement and finishing were a constant threat to the Pogoń defence.
• Mateusz Kowalski (Arka Gdynia II): Scored a stunning free‑kick and was solid defensively, showing why he is one of the most promising young full‑backs in the Liga 3.
• Łukasz Zieliński (Pogoń Lębork): Carried the attacking threat for the visitors, scoring one and creating several chances before being substituted deep into the second half.

Table and Season Impact

The victory moves Arka Gdynia II up to 5th place in the Poland Liga 3 standings with 44 points from 26 matches, keeping them within touching distance of the promotion play‑off places. For Pogoń Lębork, the defeat leaves them in 11th position on 34 points, still six points clear of the relegation zone but with work to do in the final weeks of the campaign.

With three matches remaining, every point matters. Arka Gdynia II will look to build on this momentum when they travel to face Kotwica Kołobrzeg next weekend, while Pogoń Lębork host Lechia Gdańsk II in a crucial fixture for their survival hopes.