Jagiellonia Białystok started strong the new year with their football campaign, aiming to solidify its status as Poland's champions. After displaying mixed results initially, with three points earned from their victory against Radomiak and facing setbacks during the match against Stal Mielec, the team looks forward to the upcoming challenge against TSC Bačka Topola.
The playoff against TSC Bačka Topola marks Jagiellonia's seventh match of the UEFA Conference League, taking place on February 13, 2025, at TSC Arena, Serbia. The kickoff is set for 18:45 local time, culminating the buildup since they qualified for the playoffs. Despite the challenges posed by key absences, which include injured players Adrian Dieguez and Dusan Stojinović, and Michal Sacek suspended for accumulating yellow cards, coach Adrian Siemieniec remains optimistic about his squad's chances to advance.
Initially, TSC Bačka Topola seemed to dominate, with Prestige Mboungou scoring the opening goal from outside the penalty area, sending Jagiellonia trailing behind. Just when things appeared bleak, the ever-reliable Jesus Imaz equalized three minutes later, calmly slotting home after capitalizing on defensive errors from their opponents.
The first half concluded at 1-1, providing the Polish side with momentum heading to the second half. Jagiellonia continued to press, demonstrating increased composure and determination on the field. The breakthrough came when Afimico Pululu netted his first goal, showing great skill by placing his shot perfectly to the left corner of the net, putting Jagiellonia 2-1 up.
Jesus Imaz wasn't done yet; he assured victory by scoring his second goal just moments before the final whistle. His performances marked him as the standout player of the match, leading Jagiellonia to victory with a final score of 3-1 against TSC Bačka Topola.
Reflecting on the win, the official club Twitter account celebrated, stating, "Wygrywamy w Serbii i robimy pierwszy krok w kierunku awansu," emphasizing their fight for advancement.
The next fixture is set for the following week, where Jagiellonia will host TSC Bačka Topola for the second leg at their home ground, promising thrilling moments as they compete for progression to the next round. With the confidence gained from this win, the team looks poised to secure their place among the top teams of Europe.
Fans can look forward to catching the action, as the match will be broadcast live on Polsat Sport and available on Polsat Box Go. Given both the results and excitement surrounding the team's campaign, anticipation builds for Jagiellonia's next European challenge.