[FM14] Doing It Down Under! v2.0

Congrats on 400! If you do move to Udinese, it would be a great move!

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Youngster Alan Blajewski showed poise and composure in just his 2nd start of the season

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The fans at Okrzei were treated to a great spectacle, as Pogon and Piast battled it out for a 2-2 draw. All 4 goals were scored in the last half hour and Piast did extremely well to fight back twice and secure the draw whilst Pogon will regret multiple missed chances.

Pogon XI- Janukiewicz, Tortosa, Hernani, Tadrowski, Brzyski, Golla, Blajewski, Akahoshi, Murayama, Wisniewski, Robak (c)

Subs- Kudla, Lewandowski, Kun, Rogalski, Pietruszka, Kuswik, Porzezinski

Piast were given a scare from the kick-off as Pogon captain Marcin Robak was slightly offside as his shot slammed into the net. 20 minutes later his header was brilliantly saved by Kurto and Piast seemed unable to contain him.

However, luck seemed to be against the Ekstraklasa leading goalscorer as his third great chance cannoned off the crossbar in the 24th minute. The second half kicked off, and Piast seemed to look to capitalise on Pogon's missed opportunities.

In the 52nd minute, Takuya Murayama struck the upright and Pogon looked destined to never score until 10 minutes later, when Alan Blajewski calmly slotted a great throughball from Robak, making it 1-0 for the visitors.

Piast clicked into gear after conceding, and Erik Moreno equalised for the home team after Janukiewicz failed to grab the ball after it had spilt across the goal face from a corner. Pogon were not disenheartened however, and when all attention turned to Marcin Robak as he collected the ball in the box, the ball spilt to right winger Takuya Murayama and he strolled into an open goal, making it 2-1 Pogon after 76 minutes.

But Piast weren't done, and when Radoslaw Muraski's beautiful long shot soared over the outstretched fingers of Janukiewicz, Pogon slumped. They just couldn't win.

In the end, the match finished a 2-2 draw, and with all the goals scored in last half hour it was great viewing for neutral spectators. However, it was hell for Pogon who are still searching for that magical win as they sit in the relegation zone. Under pressure manager Sean-Paul Lodovico needs to win against 3rd placed Widzew to have any hope of surviving.

Unlucky to concede in the way you did. Hopefully you can beat Widzew!

Justice It was unfortunate and we have to beat Widzew or it's all over

Oh dear, it's all on the line in that last game. Fingers crossed you pull out a result!!

Neal I hope so too, but remember Widzew is the penultimate game

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Club captain Marcin Robak was yet again instrumental as he made a huge impact against his former club

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There was scenes of jubilation today at Floriana Krygeria, as Pogon finally recorded a victory in the Relegation Phase and has risen to 5th. Striker Marcin Robak and winger Takuya Murayama ran the show for the home side as Widzew succumbed to a 2-1 loss.

Pogon XI- Janukiewicz, Tortosa, Hernani, Tadrowski, Lewandowski, Golla, Kun, Akahoshi, Murayama, Wisniewski, Robak (c)

Subs- Kudla, Piter-Bucko, Rogalski, Macallister, Brzyski, Pietruszka, Kuswik

Widzew got off to a nightmare start, when Dominik Kun's determined slide tackle found Marcin Robak. The Pogon captain shrugged off a couple of defenders and slammed it into the net just 3 minutes in.

Malkowski denied Robak a second goal in the 39th minute but he looked dangerous as the teams ran in for half time. Pogon got off to a flyer again as Murayama drifted in to score another brilliant goal, making the score 2-0 Pogon and sending the home fans into raptures. Widzew almost pegged one back immediately thereafter but Radoslaw Janukiewicz parried the shot from Pawlowski.

Takuya Murayama's cheeky lob effort failed to make a mark in the 73rd minute as did Robak's mid-range effort just 3 minutes later. With the match ticking down, Pogon began to sit back and defend their lead. Bartlomiej Pawlowski was served a goal on a silver platter in the 90th minute, but it was far too little, far too late and Pogon ran out 2-1 winners.

After 5 games, Pogon have finally won their first match in the relegation phase and have risen to 5th, which is enough to secure their place in the league next season. Their last game will be against Polish FA Cup winners Dolcan Zabki, in which they must draw or face relegation.

big result, but an even bigger game coming next!

#FaithInFeliks

good luck man!

Nothing more tense than a must not lose game! Looking forward to your next update, good luck

TaT Thanks, it's a huge fixture. Thanks for the faith as well

Ziechael Thanks

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Pogon fans will be shocked this morning as the news has broken that club captain, key player and spearhead of the Szczecin club, Marcin Robak, has injured his elbow at training and will miss a total of 2-3 weeks. This will mean that Robak will miss the club's last, crucial game of the relegation phase against Dolcan Zabki.

Club physios have revealed that the 32 year old damaged ligaments in his elbow whilst breaking a fall at an intense physical training on Monday. Injections were not an option and a disappointed Robak will sit out next week's match.

It's a bitter feeling to miss this game, but hopefully the boys can rally around me and secure our spot in the Ekstraklasa..

Robak who is currently equal first in the Ekstraklasa goalscoring charts with 13, will watch his team play next week as they come up against Dolca Zabki. A draw will cement them out of the relegation zone, but a loss may see Dolcan Zabki overtake them and make Pogon become relegated.

Oh hell, that is a huge blow. Can always rely on FM to throw these little challenges our way!

All I can say is what a fantastic story.Everything from the graphics to overall story and the fact we can tell you are playing the game properly. I would have probably re-loaded couple of them results myself. Keep up the fantastic work. Looking forward to the rest of the story.

Ziechael Classic S.I

Ashley Thanks for the kind words man, the results can be a bit annoying but you just gotta go with it I guess.

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The tiny town of Zabki would host the most important match of my Pogon career

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"Welcome one, welcome all! My name is Thomas Button and joining me today on SportKlub are my fellow pundits Robert Hill, Ben Dover and injured Pogon captain Marcin Robak. Boys welcome."

"Thankyou Tommy."

"Great to be here."

"Can't say I'd rather be in here then on the pitch but I'm glad to be with you guys."

"I don't blame you Marcin. How's the elbow holding up?"

"It's holding up pretty well, hurts like hell still but in a couple of weeks I should be back out at training."

"We wish you a speedy recovery Marcin. But now, it's time to preview this afternoon's Ekstraklasa clash between Pogon Szczecin and Dolcan Zabki."

The Line Ups

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"We see Dolcan Zabki have put out their typical 3-5-2, but a seemingly attacking one as Tomasz Zurawski will surely push forward from that right wing. He's a great goalscorer and Sierpina will most likely push back and cover Murayama on the right wing for Pogon. Through the center, club captain Mariusz Lewandowski will run the show despite his age whilst Szalek and Stjepanovic can make the moves forward. The back looks sturdy, and Plaku has been tasked with replacing Zurawski up front with Kepa. Boys, what are your thoughts on the Dolcan XI?"

"Not sure about Zurawski out wide on the right wing, I think he works best up top with Kepa. He'll be heavily marked by a more than capable left back in Tomasz Brzyski, so I reckon he might be moved up front after a while. Plaku just doesn't cut it for me."

"I think it's a very good tactical move by Podolinski, he knows that Pogon rely on the winger/striker partnership heavily so they've moved players out wide to defend but also have 3 central defenders. Kuswik looks to have to a tough time out there today, he'll need quality crosses from Murayama and Wisniewski."

"I agree with Ben, Grzgegorz [Kuswik] will have to work hard today. Dolcan Zabki have clearly gone out to defend this game which surprises me, seeing as they need the win to leapfrog us and avoid relegation. I also think Zurawski will still be dangerous out wide."

"Thanks for your opinion boys, now let's take a closer look at your team Marcin. The classic 4-3-3, Lodovico's bread and butter. A couple of changes from last week's win over Widzew; Michal Piter-Bucko returns from injury to replace Julien Tadrowski, Tomasz Brzyski again swaps with Mariusz Lewandowski at left back and Grzegorz Kuswik replaces the man sitting right next to me, Marcin Robak. I'll go to you first Marcin, what do you think of your manager's decisions?"

"Well I think the decision to bring back Michal [Piter-Bucko] was a good one, as Tadrowski is a natural right back and less experienced. He'll also be taking the armband for today so I wish him the best. Brzyski for Lewandowski I feel was always going to happen, Tomasz has been a better peformer over the season so it's expected for him to get the nod and Kuswik was the natural choice to replace me. Dylan Macallister is more of an aerial beast and we need someone with more technical ability for this game."

"Ben, Robert? What are your thoughts on the Pogon line up?"

"Kinda what we expected, should be interesting to see if Murayama can continue his stellar form."

"Pogon's defense has been a bit shaky recently, but I think the return of Piter-Bucko and Hernani as a pairing should go down well. Brzyski and Tortosa cap off a fine defensive line, and Wojciech Golla helps out too."

"Now let's have a look at the key match-ups."

The Match Ups

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"So the big one is the battle of the Tomasz'. Let's have a look at Zurawski first. The 20 year old burst out of obscurity this season when Dolcan Zabki purchased him for £115,000 from Rakow. He became one of Zabki's most important players, scoring 9 goals in 20 starts and was one of their best players in their successful FA Cup campaign. Dubbed the next captain of Dolcan Zabki, he can run the show from central midfield, right wing or up front and possesses good technical ability. Meanwhile, his opponent Tomasz Brzyski is hitting the end of his career at 33. The ex-Legia player, anept at playing anywhere on the left flank, has beena revelation at Pogon this season, scoring 3 goals and assisting 4. His free kicks have been a standout and he possesses all the skills of a great full back. The battle between Zurawski and Brzyski could decide the game."

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"This is the key match up for me- Kepa versus Piter-Bucko. The Spanish striker has struggled for goals this season, with 6, but we all know what he's capable of. With 11 goals in the Liga BBVA and even a Premier League goal to his name, the 31 year old is lethal in front of goal both with foot and with head. He's used to teaming up with Zurawski but on his own I think he's just as dangerous. Then there's Michal Piter-Bucko. The unknown Slovak is becoming more and more reputable as he tackles everything he's thrown with ease. He'll be taking the captain's armband today on his return from injury, and with Eredivisie club FC Utrecht reportedly interested in the 26 year old, he will be determined to keep Kepa Blanco quiet."

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"Here's the match up I feel could win the match for Pogon. Takuya Murayama has been in sterling form in their last 2 games, kicking goals in both and his technical skills will be a handful for Sierpina. He's not the best defensive winger but the formation means he has to get back and cover the talented Japanese winger. If Murayama can shrug Sierpina, Kuswik will get a lot of great chances and he might just score himself."

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"Now I guess it's my turn to talk about my replacement, Grzegorz Kuswik. We bought him for £26,000 earlier in the season, and for most part he's been a good back up. He works really hard, is great in the air and I honestly believe he can do well enough to fill in for me. Then there's the man who will most likely mark him- Jakub Czerwinski. From what I've seen he's a very accomplished centre back, one of the most underrated players in the Ekstraklasa. I think Takuya [Murayama] and Radoslaw [Wisniewski] should pressure the centre backs and give Kuswik some more room to move. This match up for me will decide the game."


"OK, it's almost time for kick off. Let's get a quick prediction from each of you."

"Easy Pogon win for me, 3-0."

"2-1 win for Pogon, they should be able to secure their spot."

"Win for Pogon."

"Well of course you have to say that Marcin! Haha."

"Alrighty then, it's time for kick off. Welcome to the Ekstraklasa Relegation Phase match between Dolcan Zabki and Pogon Szczecin."

Kick Off

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"Kuswik rolls it to Kun for Pogon and we're underway...."

15th Minute Chance

"Janukiewicz clears from the goal kick, it's a long high ball straight up the guts for Pogon, no one manages to clear it and now Kuswik is onside and through on goal...."

"GO GO GO...."

"...he takes the shot- BUT OH NO! It cannons back off the crossbar and into the arms of the Dolcan Zabki keeper, Pogon were so close to hitting the lead."

26th Minute Chance

"Hernani slides in on Kepa well and Pogon have gotten possession, they'll look to break quickly and counter-attack. Golla passes forward to Kuswik, looks for the overlap of Akahoshi who one touch passes it to Dominik Kun, he's confronted by a couple of defenders on the edge of the box but he's laid it wide to Murayama, the winger has lost his man, and is running into the box! He hits it first time but OH LORD, NOT AGAIN! Another hit on the crossbar, Pogon just cannot score at the moment despite total domination."

41st Minute Chance

"Zurawski's cross is easily headed away by Kun, and Pogon are on the counter now. Wisniewski runs onto the ball, darts inside and lays it to Kuswik. He turns and flicks it to Kun, who's been instrumental and then he lays it wide again to Murayama, who's been running amuck. This time he runs in again but the shot is too high once more! What a disappointment as the ball flies over the bar. That's Pogon's 3rd quality chance missed in the first half. Lodovico will not be happy.

Half Time Break

[color=#204A87]"So the first half is over, and it's still 0-0. As it stands, Pogon will be staying up and Zabki will be going down. Lads, what do you think of the half that was?"

"To be honest, very, very disappointing from my team. 3 quality chances, you don't get that every day and Kuswik and Murayama needed to convert them."

"I agree with Marcin, Pogon may just rue these missed opportunities."

"I think Pogon fans shouldn't be too upset, they're clearly the better team and they should push forward and score eventually."

"Well the teams are lining up once more, let's get straight back into things. The score at half time, Pogon nil, Dolcan Zabki nil."

54th Minute Goal

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"Aldas to take the corner for Dolcan Zabki, he's floated it to the edge of the 6 yard box and there's the danger man Zurawski, ZURAWSKI!!!!!! HE'S FLICKED IT BACK WITH HIS HEAD AND INTO THE NET, IT'S 1-0 DOLCAN ZABKI!! WHAT A GOAL FROM THE YOUNGSTER!"

75th Minute Analysis

"We need to change it up now, Sean-Paul has brought Macallister on for Kuswik so they need to just pump it long. I'm not sure if they know this, but at the moment if the score finishes like this we're going to get relegated. They need something, something to peg a goal back."

The Final Whistle

"And that's the final whistle! Marcin Robak has left us to go down to the Pogon changerooms and he didn't look happy. I saw some players in tears and a lot of fans as well, as this 1-0 loss means Pogon will be relegated to the second division for the next season. But before we get to that, Rob, Ben, what are your looks on the match?"

"I can't help but feel sorry for Pogon Szczecin. They had 3 quality chances that they just didn't convert but I guess that's football. Dolcan Zabki made the most of their limited chances and they're gonna stay up. Sorry Pogon fans, but they had their chance and now they pay for not taking them. Perhaps not a deserved win for Zabki but I wouldn't say Pogon deserved it either."

"A tad harsh Rob? I think Pogon should have won, they were just unlucky and they should have won. They didn't, I get it, but they shouldn't be too discouraged after that performance. At least they know they will do well in the Polish Liga I."

"Well that's all for today folks! The final score, Dolcan Zabki 1, Pogon nil. Next up on SportKlub Polska we analyse the week that was....

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