It’s the 73rd minute of the game between Pogon Stettin and Górnik Zabrze. The guests are already leading 3:1 on Saturday, when Szczecin lost the ball in the half of Zabrze in a build-up game.
Or more precisely: Zabrze’s Robert Wojtuszek conquers the ball, his pass lands on Lukas Podolski, about 15 meters from the center line, so still well in his own half.
The 37-year-old former Germany international puts the ball in front of him as soon as he accepts it – and simply pulls it from about 60 meters with his strong left foot. And with success. The ball flies into the net over the opposing keeper who has moved far up. The teammates shake their heads in disbelief and Podolski, who has been playing for Zabrze since summer 2021, celebrates. The game ends 4:1.