Unia Skierniewice win five-goal thriller 3-2 against Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki

Unia Skierniewice edged Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki 3-2 in a dramatic Poland Liga 2 encounter on 13 September 2026. The home side raced into a two-goal lead, saw it cancelled out, and then found a late winner in a match that swung wildly from control to chaos and back again.

Five goals, momentum shifts and a decisive strike in the closing stages made this one of the most entertaining fixtures of the Liga 2 weekend. For Unia Skierniewice, the victory was a demonstration of attacking quality and resilience. For Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki, it was a painful reminder of how quickly a game can change when defensive focus slips.

Match overview

Unia Skierniewice started brilliantly. In the 11th minute, a quick exchange on the edge of the box released their striker, who finished confidently into the bottom corner. The lead was doubled in the 29th minute when a deep cross from the right was headed back across goal and bundled in from close range. At 2-0, the home crowd sensed a comfortable afternoon.

Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki had other plans. They pulled a goal back in the 41st minute through a fine individual effort, as their winger cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner. That goal changed the mood completely. Early in the second half, in the 54th minute, Pogon equalised from the penalty spot after a foul in the box. Suddenly, Unia’s two-goal cushion had vanished.

The game became stretched as both teams chased the winner. Unia hit the post in the 72nd minute, while Pogon’s goalkeeper made a stunning save moments later. The decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute. Unia’s midfielder won the ball high up the pitch, drove forward and slipped a pass to the overlapping full-back. His cross was met by a thumping header that gave the goalkeeper no chance. The stadium erupted, and Unia held on through five minutes of stoppage time.

Key moments

• 11th minute: Unia Skierniewice take the lead with a composed finish from the edge of the box.
• 29th minute: Unia double their advantage after a goalmouth scramble from a right-wing cross.
• 41st minute: Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki pull one back with a curling effort from the left.
• 54th minute: Pogon equalise from the penalty spot, making it 2-2.
• 87th minute: Unia score the winner with a powerful header from a deep cross.

Tactical story

Unia Skierniewice lined up in an attacking 4-2-3-1, with their full-backs encouraged to join the attack. In the first half, their pressing forced Pogon into mistakes, and the front four combined fluidly. However, after going 2-0 up, Unia dropped their intensity slightly, allowing Pogon to play through midfield and gain confidence.

Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki used a 4-3-3 and grew into the game after their first goal. Their wingers began to isolate Unia’s full-backs, and the penalty came from a driving run into the box. For a period, Pogon looked the more likely winner. But Unia’s substitutions added energy, and their decision to keep attacking rather than settle for a draw paid off with the late header.

Standout players

Unia’s striker was relentless, scoring the opener and occupying both centre-backs throughout. The overlapping full-back who provided the late assist was excellent in the second half, and the midfielder who won possession before the winning goal showed great tenacity. Unia’s goalkeeper also made a crucial save at 2-2 to keep the score level.

For Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki, the left winger was their most dangerous player, scoring a superb goal and winning the penalty. Their central midfielder controlled the tempo during the comeback, while the goalkeeper’s second-half saves kept them in the contest. In the end, however, Pogon’s defence could not handle one final cross.

What the result means for the Poland Liga 2 table

The win gives Unia Skierniewice a significant boost in the Poland Liga 2 standings, keeping them in touch with the promotion and play-off places. Scoring three goals against a direct rival will strengthen belief, though the coaching staff will want to address the lapse that allowed a 2-0 lead to become 2-2.

Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki leave with nothing despite a brave comeback. Their attacking display showed why they are capable of climbing the table, but conceding late goals has been a recurring issue. If they can manage games better in the final ten minutes, they will turn these narrow defeats into draws and wins.

This 3-2 result adds another memorable chapter to the head-to-head record between Unia Skierniewice and Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki. For neutral supporters, it was a perfect advertisement for Liga 2 football: competitive, unpredictable and