Korona Kielce secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Śląsk Wrocław at Exbud Arena on February 22, 2025, continuing their solid form this season. The home team, fighting to pull away from relegation territory, demonstrated their determination from the outset.
Adrian Dalmau was the star of the match, netting both goals for Korona. His first came just before halftime, giving the home side the momentum going forward. The match kicked off with Korona establishing territorial dominance, showcasing skillful play and aggressive approaches.
After several missed opportunities, Dalmau finally broke the deadlock. Just before the halftime whistle, Mariusz Fornalczyk executed a brilliant run, slipping the ball to Dalmau, who finished clinically against goalkeeper Rafał Leszczyński. "GOOOL dla Korony!" echoed through the stadium, marking Dalmau's eighth goal of the season.
The second half saw Korona continue to attack. With every advantage they seized, Dalmau again found himself at the center of another pivotal moment. Following a VAR review, the referee, Sebastian Krasny, awarded Korona a penalty when defender Marc Llinares handled the ball inside the box. Dalmau confidently stepped up and converted the penalty, reitering his lethal prowess to double Korona's lead.
Despite Śląsk's desperate attempts to narrow the deficit, including notable efforts from Jose Pozo and Serafin Szota, they could not overcome the defensive resilience of Korona’s backline, led by goalkeeper Rafał Mamla. The visitors increasingly pushed forward to earn at least one goal but were met with staunch resistance.
With 8,962 spectators witnessing the clash, the energy of the crowd was palpable, fueling the players as Korona successfully controlled the pace of the game after taking their second lead. This win not only elevates Korona's position but also encapsulates their remarkable turnaround, as they have now accrued eight points over the last four matches, marking two victories and two draws.
On the other hand, the loss deepened the woes for Śląsk Wrocław, who now face increasingly dire straits at the bottom of the table. Coach Ante Simundza's squad had previously shown signs of resurgence, even winning against Widzew Łódź 3-0 just last week, but faltered against Korona's energetic display.
The importance of the match had been highlighted by Korona's coach Jacek Zieliński, who expressed, "W takiej sytuacji nie można przegrać, musimy zdobyć punkty," emphasizing the stakes involved. His side's performance reflected this urgency and intent, leading to Korona's celebrated achievement against their opponents.
With this victory, Korona Kielce not only reinforces their bid for survival in the Ekstraklasa but also sends a clear message to teams near the relegation zone. For Śląsk, the challenges remain steep, but the fight continues as they head back to the drawing board. Up next, both teams will look to build on this match as the league progresses and the battle for points intensifies.