GKS Katowice lose 1:2 to Žilina after controversial penalty

GKS Katowice returned to European football for the first time in 23 years, facing MSK Žilina in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The Poles took the lead as early as the 6th minute but gradually lost control of the game. A controversial penalty converted by Miroslav Kacer proved decisive, as Žilina won 2:1 at home and hold the advantage ahead of the return leg.