Substitute Jurić’s Brace Lifts Wisla Plock Over Jag Bialystok
BIALYSTOK, Poland (Interstat) — Substitute Deni Jurić scored two second-half goals to lead Wisla Plock to a 2-1 comeback victory over Jag Bialystok in an Ekstraklasa match Saturday at Chorten Arena.
The hosts took an early lead when forward Samed Baždar found the net in the 11th minute. Jurić entered the match after halftime and equalized in the 66th minute, assisted by fellow substitute Dani Pacheco. Jurić completed the turnaround nine minutes later, converting a pass from Dion Gallapeni, who was later shown a yellow card.
The result improved Wisla Plock to 10-7-9 in league play. Jag Bialystok, which fell to 13-8-8, saw its home defeat come despite being a heavy pregame favorite according to statistical projections.