Hunters PSŻ Poznań defeats Moonfin Magnus Ostrów in dramatic speedway Derby Wielkopolski
Hunters PSŻ Poznań secured a 47‑43 victory over Moonfin Magnus Ostrów Wielkopolski in the Derby Wielkopolski, edging the rival team in a tightly contested speedway meeting. Bartosz Smektała was instrumental, delivering a 13+1 performance that helped his side clinch the win and keep the team on track for a play‑off berth in the Metalkas 2 Ekstraliga.
The meeting featured several incidents, including a serious fall by Kacper Pludra, who was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg and could not ride in subsequent heats. Ryan Douglas of the home side also crashed after a collision with Gleb Czugunow, prompting a re‑run of the thirteenth heat. Replacement riders and junior riders filled the gaps, with contributions from Jonas Seifert‑Salk and others. The points tally reflected the close contest, with Hunters PSŻ Poznań leading after the final heat, securing the derby title.
The result leaves Hunters PSŻ Poznań with 11 points from eight matches, positioned near the top of the league table and hopeful of qualifying for the play‑offs.