You’ve probably seen it thousand times, even heard that awkward name – The Poznan. It’s the form of sporting celebration that involves supporters standing with their backs to the pitch, linking shoulders side-by-side and jumping on the spot in unison.Real Sociedad fans do the Poznan celebration after going up on Atletico 🙌 pic.twitter.com/znluBZieuA— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 19, 2022 Manchester City fans love it, Bayern Munich fanbase uses it from time to time, it’s a common thing all over Europe.And it was named after Lech Poznan fans, who invented the style some decades ago. Those Polish ultras have been a massive support for their side ever since, and it was the same on Tuesday night. Lech won the UCL qualifiers’ first-round home tie against Azerbaijan champions Qarabag 1-0.Qarabag didn’t know what hit them. A positive result in Azerbaijan next and Lech Poznan seal the deal.#UCL #LPOQARpic.twitter.com/eDSar1uKse— Pat Novak (@PatricNova) July 5, 2022 The Poles seemed like they knew what they wanted all the way. And, of course, enjoyed the very vocal support of their temperamental audience. Sure, there’s still the return leg ahead, but it seems “The Poznan” could take a long European journey this season, not just because of their illustrious fans.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – PRELIMINARY ROUNDTuesdayPyunik – Cluj 0-0Malmo – Vikingur 3-2 (2-1)Ludogorets – Sutjeska 2-0 (0-0)Balkani – Zalgiris 1-1 (1-1)Lech Poznan – Qarabag 1-0 (1-0)TNS – Linfield 1-0 (0-0)Shamrock Rovers – Hibernians 3-0 (2-0)Shkupi – Linkoln 3-0 (2-0)Wednesday17.00: (3.60) Tobol Kostanay (3.45) Ferencvaros (2.09)19.00: (1.16) Bodo (8.50) Ki Klaksvik (19.0)19.00: (1.84) Helsinki (3.60) Rigas (4.60)20.30: (2.65) Dudelange (3.10) Tirana (2.85)21.00: (3.35) Zrinjski (3.20) Sheriff Tiraspol (2.30)21.15: (2.30) Maribor (3.10) Sh.Soligorsk (3.50)21.30: (1.73) Slovan B. (3.70) Dinamo Batumi (5.20)
