Arka Gdynia can talk about the problem with penalty kicks. The team has not received a penalty kick in 43 consecutive official matches. Here's why.
Why Arka Gdynia doesn't receive penalty kicks?
Coach Marek Jarolim doesn't complain, but he says: "I can't say anything bad about the referees". Arka Gdynia doesn't put pressure on the players. However, this is not the reason why the team doesn't receive penalty kicks.
Arka Gdynia's record
Arka Gdynia has not received a penalty kick in 43 consecutive official matches. The last player who could have scored a goal in this way was Szymon Sobczak. This happened on May 4, 2025, in a match at ul. Olimpijska, which sealed the team's promotion to the elite.
What's next?
Coach Marek Jarolim smiles and shakes his head in amazement. "I think that in Poland, there is good quality when it comes to referees. I'm satisfied not only with their work, but also with the culture that is present when working with the reserve bench."
