Wieczysta Kraków vs Artis

The 31st-minute introduction of Paulinho sparked Wieczysta's best period, and his 33rd-minute strike — assisted by Villar's backheel — changed the momentum of the half. Yet the damage had already been done. Fila's 3rd-minute opener and Breite's 14th-minute strike meant Artis carried a lead into the break despite Wieczysta's late first-half revival.

At half-time, Wieczysta replaced all 11 outfield players — the full XI was swapped. Artis coach Roman Nádvorník made only one change, on the left side of defence. The wholesale Polish changes gave Wieczysta fresher legs, and they controlled possession for long stretches of the second half. However, Artis's disciplined defensive shape limited clear chances.

Švancara was forced off with a minor injury in the 52nd minute, a blow that reduced Artis's attacking threat but did not break their organisation.

Daniel Švancara (Artis Brno) — Player of the Match. Two assists inside 14 minutes: the first a precise through-ball for Fila's opener, the second a clever turn and pass for Breite's finish. The creative fulcrum of Artis's first-half display until his injury-enforced substitution in the 52nd minute.

Lukáš Fila (Artis Brno). Scored the opening goal after three minutes with a crisp strike from the edge of the box. His early finish set the tone for Artis's blistering start.

Radim Breite (Artis Brno). Made it 2-0 with a clinical first-time left-footed finish into the far post, showing composure in a tight angle.

Paulinho (Wieczysta Kraków). Introduced in the 31st minute, scored within two minutes of coming on, and provided the spark Wieczysta had lacked in the opening half-hour.

Tomáš Borek (Artis Brno). The Artis goalkeeper made a crucial save in the closing stages, tipping Pusic's close-range effort onto the crossbar after Lederman had struck the post moments earlier.

Wieczysta made 11 substitutions at half-time, effectively fielding a completely different outfield XI in the second period. Artis made none. The disparity in changes meant Wieczysta controlled possession after the break, yet the Polish side could not convert territorial dominance into clear scoring opportunities against Artis's compact defence.

Artis scored twice from their only two real chances of the first half — a shot accuracy rate that reflects clinical finishing rather than sustained pressure. The match statistics (possession, shots) are not officially recorded for this friendly, but the balance of play shifted decisively after Wieczysta's mass changes.

This was Artis Brno's second pre-season friendly of their Austrian training camp, following a 2-4 defeat to Viktoria Plzeň on 27 June. The result provides a boost ahead of their next test against Rapid Vienna on 5 July.

For Wieczysta Kraków, the match was part of their build-up to their first-ever Ekstraklasa campaign after earning promotion from the Polish second tier. Pre-season results carry limited weight, but the quick concession of two early goals — three minutes and 14 minutes — will be a concern for a side facing a significant step up in competition.

Artis Brno's early intensity and Švancara's creative quality decided this pre-season contest inside 14 minutes. Wieczysta's response through Paulinho showed promise, and their second-half control after 11 substitutions demonstrated squad depth, but the Czech side's defensive solidity held firm. A useful fitness exercise for both clubs, with Artis taking the sharper early impression into next week's test against Rapid Vienna.