Wisła Kraków eliminated by Zawisza Bydgoszcz in Polish Cup upset
Wisła Kraków suffered a shocking 1-4 defeat to third-tier Zawisza Bydgoszcz in the Polish Cup, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. The match saw Zawisza overturn an initial 0-1 deficit to win decisively with four goals, including two by captain Maciej Kona, who scored twice from penalties. Wisła, dominating in the Betclic 1. Liga, appeared completely out of form and failed to resemble the team that had previously dominated the first division. The owner of Wisła, Jarosław Królewski, publicly praised Zawisza's performance, acknowledging the importance of perseverance and detailed focus in sports and business. Królewski also directly addressed Zbigniew Boniek, former PZPN president and Zawisza fan, congratulating the team and highlighting the nostalgic value of such moments. Boniek responded positively, congratulating Zawisza and expressing hope for their future success in the league and the Polish Cup. The upset was part of a series of surprises in the Polish Cup, including lower league teams Avia Świdnik and Chojniczanka Chojnice defeating higher-tier opponents. Wisła's poor performance was further criticized by fans and analysts, emphasizing the stark contrast with their previous performances in the league.
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