Orzeł Łódź secures play‑off berth after 51‑39 win over Hunters Poznań

In the 11th round of the Metalkas 2. Ekstraliga, H. Skrzydlewska Orzeł Łódź defeated Hunters PSŻ Poznań 51‑39. The victory moved Orzeł Łódź into second place in the league table and kept their chances of reaching the play‑offs alive. Key performances came from Marcin Nowak (5 points), Villads Nagel (10+2), and Oliver Berntzon (8+2), while the guests’ Ryan Douglas suffered a crash that limited his contribution. The meeting was marked by heavy rain that made the track slick, but the race continued without further incident.

A separate incident occurred in another Metalkas 2. Ekstraliga fixture between Polonia Piła and Cellfast Wilki Krosno. Due to the start official’s failure to display the checkerboard flag, riders completed five laps instead of the usual four, prompting confusion among fans and officials.

Both events highlight the intensity of Poland’s top speedway league and its occasional procedural hiccups.