Przemysław Wiśniewski was sent off after a VAR check in a match that quickly became a major talking point in Sląsk Wrocław Vs Widzew Łódź. The Widzew Łódź defender fouled Malaly'ego Dembélé outside the penalty area, but the final decision depended on a narrow offside review.
The game began at 20.15 when Marcin Kochanek blew the opening whistle in the PKO BP Ekstraklasa meeting, with both sides needing points. That context made every major decision feel significant, and the red card immediately shifted the balance of the contest.
VAR changed the picture
At first glance, the incident looked straightforward enough: a foul outside the area and a sending-off for the defender. But VAR intervened to check for offside, and that extra layer of review became decisive. The dismissal was not simply about the foul itself, but about whether the attacking move had stayed onside long enough for the red card to stand.
That is exactly the kind of moment that can define a live match. One decision changes the number of players on the pitch, alters the tactical shape, and forces the team down to 10 men to rethink everything in real time.
Widzew still found a response
Even with the disadvantage, Widzew managed to take the lead while playing with one fewer player. Mario Garcia finished after a save by Karol Niemczycki, giving the visitors a crucial reward for their resilience.
It was a sharp reminder that a red card does not always end a team’s threat. Sometimes it sharpens the focus. Widzew were reduced to 10 men, but they still found the goal that mattered in the moment.
For Śląsk Wrocław, the task after the dismissal was to make the numerical edge count. For Widzew Łódź, the challenge was to absorb the pressure and stay in the game long enough to create their own chance. In a tight PKO BP Ekstraklasa contest, the red card and the reply from Mario Garcia ensured the match remained alive.
