Wisla Preview From Poland

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PREVIEW BY WISLA KRAKOW SUPPORTER.- ALBIONUS

Blackburn Rovers clashes Wisła Kraków in UEFA Cup Group Stage.

Time: 19th October, 16.45 CET

Place: Kraków, 22 Reymonta Street, at Wisla’s Stadium („Stadion Wisły”)

Supporters of both clubs pay much attention to this match, both hoping their team to reach a good score at thursday evening. For polish fans there is much clear with whom they will compete, as Premiership is one of the best known leagues in the world. But fans from UK cannot see the opponent on TV or read about east-european football in newspapers. The question arises – who really Wisla is and what should Rovers expect from the game in Kraków.

Let’s get a few facts from history first. Wisła has been established in 1906, the same as its local rival Cracovia. Both are considered to be the oldest polish clubs. Before the II WW and in communist times won polish league title 5 times. The club took part in international competions too– biggest succes was quaterfinal of champion’s cup in 1978/79 season.

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