Ekstraklasa Score Centre!

Today is a big day in the Lotto Ekstraklasa as all eight matches are on at the same time in what is the last day before the points split! Join me as every goal goes in!

What’s To Play for?

We have an epic four team title race and five teams are battling for three spots in the top eight. Pogon Szczecin, Korona Kielce, Termalica, Wisła Płock and Zagłebie Lubin are all separated by a point heading into the final game before the points divide. While Jagiellonia Białystok , Legia Warsaw, Lechia Gdansk and Lech Poznan all battle out to gain an advantage over each other in what is an epic title race!

Here is the table as it stands:

Here are today’s matches that I will be keeping you up to date at 18:00 European time:

Arka Gdynia 1-1 Wisła Płock

Cracovia 1-2 Legia Warsaw

Gornik Łeczna 3-1 Wisła Krakow

Korona Kielce 0-1 Termalica 

Lech Poznan 3-0 Ruch Chorzow 

Pogon Szczecin 3-1 Lechia Gdansk

Piast Gliwice 0-1 Jagiellonia Białystok

Zagłebie Lubin 1-1 Slask Wrocław.

First Half:

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5: GOAL! Slask take the lead through Celeban scrappy goal. 0-1.

7: GOAL! Poznan take the lead over struggling Chorzow! Own goal give the hosts the lead. 1-0.

10: GOAL! Szczecin take a big lead over Gdansk! Fraczczak scores the rebound. 1-0.

17: GOAL! Gdansk equalise, Krasic scissor kick puts Lechia level! 1-1.

18: GOAL! Legia take the lead over Cracovia, Nagy with the goal! 0-1.

22: GOAL! Gornik take the lead through Spiaczka! 1-0.

25: GOAL! Jagiellonia take the lead in Gliwice! Sheridan with the goal. 0-1.

30: GOAL! Lubin level after Wozniak places it into the bottom corner! 1-1.

40: GOAL! Poznan score to go 2-0 ahead. Gajos the scorer. 2-0.

40: GOAL! Arka score to go 1-0 ahead. Siemaszko scores! 1-0.

43: GOAL! Cracovia score from the penalty spot! Dabrowski the goal scorer. 1-1.

SECOND HALF

49: GOAL! Legia re-take the lead through Necid! 1-2.

56: GOAL! Termalica take the lead! Nowak takes a crucial lead for the visitors. 0-1.

61: GOAL! Szczecin take the lead through Kort. 2-1.

62: GOAL! Poznan make it 3-0, through Jevtic! 3-0.

68: GOAL! Szczecin turn up the style and make it 3-1. Kort scores his second goal of the game. 3-1.

71: GOAL! Krakow equalises! Glowacki scores from a corner! 1-1.

78: GOAL! Gornik have re-taken the lead through a long range effort from Bonin. 2-1.

92: GOAL! Gornik score a third, Spiaczka adds a third on the final whistle. 3-1.

94: GOAL! Plock score an equaliser from the penalty spot. 1-1.

Full Time

Here are your full time results:

Arka Gdynia 1-1 Wisła Płock

Cracovia 1-2 Legia Warsaw

Gornik Łeczna 3-1 Wisła Krakow

Korona Kielce 0-1 Termalica 

Lech Poznan 3-0 Ruch Chorzow 

Pogon Szczecin 3-1 Lechia Gdansk

Piast Gliwice 0-1 Jagiellonia Białystok

Zagłebie Lubin 1-1 Slask Wrocław

It means that Pogon Szczecin, Termalica and Korona Kielce join the championship group! Here is the points divide table:

Championship Group

1. Jagiellonia Bialystok – 30pts
2. Legia Warsaw – 29pts
3. Lech Poznan – 28pts
4. Lechia Gdansk – 27pts
5. Wisla Krakow – 22pts
6. Pogon Szczecin – 21pts
7. Termalica – 21pts
8. Korona Kielce – 20pts

Relegation Group

9. Wisla Plock – 20pts

10. Zaglebie Lubin – 20pts

11. Slask Wroclaw – 17pts

12. Arka Gdynia – 16pts

13. Cracovia – 16pts

14. Ruch Chorzow – 15pts

15. Piast Gliwice – 15pts

16. Gornik Leczna – 15pts

 

 

 

 

Crystal Palace v Arsenal Live Updates

It’s another crunch match in the Barclays Premier League as Crystal Palace entertain Arsenal. Let’s find who will come up on top in this London derby!

The Teams

Crystal Palace are desperately fighting relegation and are unbeaten from the side that lost 3-1 against Southampton. They will rely on main man Christian Benteke to lead the line, with Wilfred Zaha and Andros Townsend running down the flanks and causing the wing backs for Arsenal trouble.

Arsenal are also unchanged tonight, with Emiliano Martinez starting in goal. Francis Coquelin returns to the squad after his absence against West Ham.

Here are the teams in full:

First Half

The sides are out onto the pitch on a atmospheric Selhurst Park! Let’s see what happens….

1: Arsenal maintain possession, however Andros Townsend provides an eraly cross. 0-0.

2: CHANCE! Yohan Cabaye is free in the penalty area, but slices his shot wide. 0-0.

5: Arsenal yet to get into their rhythm, however it remains goalless. 0-0.

6: GREAT CHANCE! Another chance for Palace as Milojevic gets a shot in from 25 yards and his shot swerves wide. 0-0.

8: GREAT CHANCE! Elneny has his shot saved brilliantly saved by Hennessey. a great start from both teams! 0-0.

13: Andros Townsend causing Arsenal lots of trouble, Arsenal conceding the ball way too easily. 0-0.

16: GOAL! Crystal Palace take a well deserved lead. The ball falls to Zaha on the right hand side of the penalty, he slips but plays the ball to Townsend who lifts the ball over Martinez. 1-0.

19: CHANCE! Alexis Sanchez shot straight at Hennessey. Better from Arsenal. 1-0.

23: GREAT CHANCE! Alexis Sanchez once again weaves through the Palace defence and Shoots wide of the post. 1-0.

30: Arsenal beginning to look dangerous but still have defensive frailties. 1-0.

32: CHANCE! Mesut Ozil picks out Alexis Sanchez in the box who has his shot blocked. 1-0.

36: Mesut Ozil nearly picks out Nacho Monreal. Better from the away side. 1-0.

38: Free-kick Palace, which is comfortably collected by Emiliano Martinez. 1-0.

40: GREAT CHANCE! Christian Benteke weaves past the Arsenal defence and has his shot saved by Emiliano Martinez. 1-0.

43: GREAT CHANCE! Danny Welbeck narrowly drills the ball wide from a tight angle. 1-0.

45: There will be one minute added on at the end of the first half.

46: A wonderful ball in the box from Granit Xhaka is headed in the top corner by Gabriel, However Hennessey denies him! 1-0.

HT: Crystal Palace 1-0 Arsenal

Half Time Thoughts

Arsenal are playing a good match however there defence is very vulnerable and that showed through Crystal Palace’s goal. Only six attempts from arsenal, which shows their lack of ambition. A good first half from Palace a big three points could be up for grabs in their battle to avoid the drop. A big second half needed for Arsenal, otherwise it’s a fourth away defeat in a row.

Second Half

46: Theo Walcott earns Arsenal a free-kick, however Mesut Ozil delivers a disappointing ball in the box. 1-0.

49: GREAT CHANCE! Andros Townsend picks out Christian Benteke who has his shot blocked. 1-0.

50: CHANCE! Mohamed Elneny shoots wide. 1-0.

53: CHANCE! Jason Puncheon has his header saved by Emiliano Martinez. 1-0.

57: Hector Bellerin scuffs his shot wide. 1-0.

58: DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION! Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud will replace Mohamed Elneny and Danny Welbeck for Arsenal. 1-0.

62: GOAL! Wilfred Zaha lays the ball to Yohan Cabaye who scores a screamer into the top corner. 2-0.

68: GOAL! Milojevic converts from the penalty spot. 3-0.

70: SUBSTITUTION! Theo Walcott comes off and is replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. 3-0.

72: CHANCE! Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain feeds the ball to Bellerin, who lobs the goalkeeper but just goes wide. 3-0.

73: SUBSTITUTION! Yohan Cabaye come off and is replaced by James McArthur. 3-0.

80: Arsenal trying to create to try and cure the damage but this is an embarrassing performance. 3-0.

82: SUBSTITUTION! Luka Milojevic comes off and is replaced by former Gooner, Mathieu Flamini. 3-0.

85: CHANCE! Christian Benteke has his shot cleared off the line by Nacho Monreal. 3-0.

87: SUBSTITUTION! Wilfred Zaha comes off and is replaced by Damien Delaney. 3-0.

90: There will be four minutes added on. 3-0.

FT: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal.

Final Thoughts

Another embarrassing display that leave Arsenal sixth and seven points off the top four. Well done to Crystal Palace who outclassed Arsenal and they move six points above the relegation zone. WENGER OUT!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arsenal v West Ham Live Updates

It is Arsenal v West Ham tonight, let’s see if the gunners can produce three points. Here we are going to provide updates from the match. Both managers are under pressure, let’s see who will come out victorious…..

The Teams

Arsenal have made three changes from the side that drew 2-2 with Manchester City. David Ospina, Laurent Koscielny and Francis Coquelin are all out of the squad for tonight’s match. Emiliano Martinez, Mohamed Elneny and Gabriel enter the squad. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Alex Iwobi return to the squad.

West Ham have also made three changes to the team that lost their fourth match in a row against Hull City. Cresswell, Feghouli and Snodgrass are all dropped and they are replaced by Noble, Masuaku and Antonio.

Here are the teams in full:

First Half

Here come the teams, Arsenal look comfortable as they walk out but uncertainty brings this match for both teams let’s find out what happens:

3: Arsenal have the first shot after both teams hold early possession, Alexis Sanchez shoots wide. 0-0.

5: Alexis Sanchez fouls Mark Noble, free kick outside the box on the right hand side. It comes to nothing. 0-0.

7: GREAT CHANCE! Hector Bellerin fouls Antonio outside the box in the middle. Lanzini shoots over the bar. 0-0.

10: Arsenal starting to turn on the style. Granit Xhaka, Nacho Monreal and Alexis Sanchez connecting really well in midfield. 0-0.

12: GREAT CHANCE! Another brilliant chance for West Ham. Mark Noble breaks through the centre of the Arsenal defence and just shoots wide! Good chance! 0-0.

14: GOOD CHANCE! Hector Bellerin races past the Hammers defence on the right hand side and picks out Theo Walcott who shoots straight at Randolph! 0-0.

22: Both teams gaining possession, but still no breakthrough. 0-0.

30: Both teams playing well, West Ham starting to gain momentum. 0-0.

32: GOOD CHANCE! Danny Welbeck plays the ball into Theo Walcott who is in space in the penalty box, however shoots over the crossbar! 0-0.

36: Granit Xhaka and Alexis Sanchez combine to earn Arsenal a corner. Which comes to nothing. 0-0.

39: Nacho Monreal sends in dangerous ball, which nearly results in an own goal. Eventually West Ham gain free-kick, 0-0.

41: GREAT CHANCE! Danny Welbeck heads the ball into goalkeeper’s hands after great free-kick. Alexis Sanchez starting to come to life! 0-0.

44: Arsenal starting to come to life now! Theo Walcott gets clear of the unorganised West Ham defence, but is unable to chip the ball over Randolph. 0-0.

45: There will be two minutes of added time.

HT: Arsenal 0-0 West Ham

Half Time Thoughts

It is a very even game at the moment, Arsenal are showing some passion with Alexis Sanchez running the show. West Ham unable to create anything at the moment but look dangerous on the counter attack. A very nervy second half awaits for a despondent Arsene Wenger and their concerned fans. 0-0 at the half time whistle.

Second Half

46: SUBSTITUTION: West Ham bring Robert Snodgrass on for Antonio.

48: Alexis Sanchez lays Mesut Ozil for a chance but he is unable to lob Randolph. Much better from the home side! 0-0.

52: Fonte fouls Mesut Ozil for a free-kick. However it comes to nothing. 0-0.

58: GOAL! It’s the breakthrough Arsenal deserve! Mesut Ozil finds the back of the net! 1-0.

62: Arsenal starting the dominate, however West Ham keeping their composure. 1-0.

68: GOAL! Alexis Sanchez backheels the ball to Mesut Özil, who finds a free Theo Walcott in the box who slots the ball home for 2-0.

70: GREAT CHANCE! Alexis Sanchez juggles the ball on who shoulders who finds Hector Bellerin in the box. He can’t convert. 2-0.

73: SUBSTITUTION! Olivier Giroud comes on for Arsenal and replaces Danny Welbeck. 2-0.

74: GREAT CHANCE! Good chance for the hammers as Lanzini forces a save out of Martinez. 2-0. 

80: SUBSTITUTION: Fernandes comes on for West Ham as he replaces Mark Noble. 2-0.

81: SUBSTITUTION: Double substitution for Arsenal, Theo Walcott and Mohamed Elneny come off and they are replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey. 2-0.

83: GOAL! WOW! Oxlade-Chamberlains picks out Olivier Giroud who bends it into the bottom corner from the left hand side inside the penalty box. Game, set and match! 3-0.

89: GOOD CHANCE! Fernandes forces a save out of Martinez! 3-0. 

90: There will be three minutes of added time.

FT: Arsenal 3-0 West Ham.

Full Time Thoughts

It was a comfortable second half performance from Arsenal who needs those three points. Goals from Mesut Özil, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud secured the win and it means they move up to fifth place, four points behind the top four. Hopefully this will settle the fans who have been restless the past few months. As for West Ham, that is five defeats in a row and relegation looms for he Londoners.

See you again next time!