100 YEARS OF THE CLUB
On Saturday 18 June 2022, Górnik Brzeszcze celebrated its centenary. A day of youth tournaments, awards and music ended with a friendly against Górnik Zabrze, 14-time champions of Poland.
SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2022
GÓRNIK BRZESZCZEYouth tournaments
In the morning the pitch belonged to the youngest age groups: 20 teams and around 250 players took part across five age categories.
The match vs Górnik Zabrze
The highlight was a friendly against Ekstraklasa side Górnik Zabrze. The hosts, then playing in the regional league, gained invaluable experience.
Awards and concerts
The anniversary was a chance to look back and to present many awards – Górnik is not only football but also athletics. Live music rounded off the celebrations.
Supporters
Around 150 home fans filled the ultras’ section, backed by supporters from Kęty and Oświęcim. At half-time the fans marked the occasion with a “100” display.
GÓRNIK ZABRZE GOALS
- 7′Krawczyk
- 9′Krawczyk
- 16′Olkowski
- 27′Dadok
- 37′Dadok
- Half-time · 0–5
- 48′Włodarczyk
- 77′Lubaski
- 85′Liszka
ZABRZE AT EVERY MILESTONE
Górnik Zabrze is a regular guest at Brzeszcze’s club anniversaries. In 2022 they came to the stadium on ul. Ofiar Oświęcimia for the third time.
Almost 10,000 spectators watched the friendly. The visitors included Andrzej Szarmach, Jerzy Gorgoń and Włodzimierz Lubański.
A draw on 22 June 2002. Mirosław Madeja scored for the hosts.
Zabrze began their pre-season preparations here and won 8–0.
Players from our ranksGórnik Brzeszcze players who have gone on to play in Poland’s top flight include Tadeusz Olma, Jan Bielenin, Krzysztof Chrapek and Arkadiusz Kłoda.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Behind the scenes of the jubilee match against Górnik Zabrze – video by GórnikTV, 21 June 2022. Watch on YouTube →
Sources: match reports in Fakty Oświęcim, Dziennik Zachodni, Gazeta Krakowska and Nasze Miasto Oświęcim.
More on the anniversary and the 1972 visit: Dziennik Zachodni – Górnik Brzeszcze celebrates its 100th anniversary