Wisla Stunned
24th July 2009
League champions Wisla Krakow crashed out of the Champions League in the qualifying stages after being stunned by Estonian minnows FC Levadia Tallinn. Visiting side Wisla went into the game knowing they had to score to have any chance of progressing, though looked uncomfortable throughout and rarely threatened the Estonian goal. Levadia, who had drawn 1-1 in Krakow the week before, sealed their place in the next stage when Vladislav Ivanov crashed in a 25 yard free kick in the last minute of the game. The result has left Wisla reeling, with press speculation that it could cost coach Maciej Skorza his job and lead to a player exodus. ...
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