The Europa Conference League Qualifiers match between Pogon Szczecin and Gent is scheduled to take place at Stadion Florian Krygier on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
The upcoming clash between Polish side Pogon Szczecin and Belgian club Gent FC is set for August 17th at 9:30 PM IST at Stadion Florian Krygier. In their initial encounter, Gent FC secured a comfortable 5-0 victory, with Gift Orban netting a hattrick and H. Cuypers adding two goals. It’s anticipated that Gent FC will maintain their scoring momentum in the upcoming match, necessitating Pogon to bolster their defensive efforts.
Pogon Szczecin is gearing up to host Gent in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying clash. Gent currently holds a commanding lead in the tie, achieved through a dominant 5-0 triumph during the initial leg in Belgium. In that game, Nigerian forward Gift Orban’s exceptional form shone as he notched a hat-trick, supplemented by a brace from Hugo Cuypers. However, Pogon’s recent performance has been less than stellar. Following their loss in the continental encounter, they sustained a 2-0 defeat on home soil against Radomiak Radom in the Polish Ekstraklasa. Goals from Lisandro Semedo and Mateusz Cichocki in the first half secured Radomiak Radom’s victory, leaving Pogon with a challenging task ahead.
Gent is poised to visit Pogon Szczecin for the return leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying match. Gent holds a commanding lead in the tie, having clinched a comprehensive 5-0 victory in the first leg on Belgian turf. Gift Orban, the Nigerian forward, showcased his exceptional form by scoring a hat-trick, while Hugo Cuypers contributed two goals to seal their convincing win. Furthermore, Gent’s recent performance remains strong, evident in their 3-1 comeback victory over Westerlo in the Belgian Jupiler League. With Tsuyoshi Watanabe equalizing in the first half and Cuypers securing a second-half brace, Gent continues to display their competitive edge. Moreover, Gent’s proficiency was demonstrated in the previous round where they secured a commanding 10-3 aggregate win over Zilina, propelled by a 5-1 victory at home and a 5-2 triumph in Slovakia.
Pogon Szczecin probable starting lineup: Roef, Samoise, Kandouss, Watanabe, Torunarigha, Kums, De Sart, Hong, Fofana, Cuypers, Orban
Gent FC probable starting lineup: Klebaniuk, Wahlqvist, Zech, Malec, Koutris, Gamboa, Łęgowski, Bichakhchyan, Zahović, Grosicki, Koulouris
Pogon Szczecin
| Opponents | Score |
| Radomiak Radom | 0-2 (L) |
| Gent | 0-5 (L) |
| Linfield | 3-2 (W) |
| Widzew Lodz | 2-1 (W) |
| Linfield | 5-2 (W) |
Gent
| Opponents | Score |
| Westerio | 3-1 (W) |
| Pogon Szczecin | 5-0 (W) |
| KV Mechelen | 1-0 (W) |
| Zilina | 5-2 (W) |
| Kortrijk | 3-2 (W) |
| Results | Score |
| Gent beat Pogon Szczecin | 0-5 |
The Europa Conference League Qualifiers match between Pogon Szczecin and Gent is scheduled to take place at Stadion Florian Krygier on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Pogon Szczecin vs Gent | Key Details |
| Date | August 17 (UK) |
| Venue | Stadion Florian Krygier |
| Kickoff time in Poland | 6:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Belgium | 6:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Poland can catch the live action via TVP Sport App and TVP Sport.
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