Motor Lublin vs Dinamo Bucuresti

The own goal by M. Dutu — just three minutes after Pop's opener — shifted the momentum decisively. Without it, Dinamo might have taken a lead into the break and defended deeper in the second half. Instead, the quick equaliser settled Motor Lublin and gave them a platform to dominate after the interval. The half-time tactical reshuffle (two substitutes and a likely formation tweak) completed the shift in control.

• Fábio Ronaldo (Motor Lublin) — Scored the 66th-minute winner with a sharp strike from inside the box and was a persistent threat on the right flank before being substituted in the 78th minute. A strong candidate for player of the match.
• F. Luberecki (Motor Lublin) — Capped his second-half performance with a well-taken goal in the 77th minute, applying a cool finish to seal the result.
• A. Pop (Dinamo București) — The sole bright spot for the Romanian side, scoring the opener with a well-timed run and finish. Subbed off at half-time, which coincided with Dinamo losing their attacking threat.

Player of the match: Fábio Ronaldo (Motor Lublin)

The timeline shows a match of two distinct halves. Dinamo edged the opening 30 minutes, creating the game's first clear chance and converting it through Pop. But from the 29th-minute equaliser onward, Motor Lublin controlled proceedings. The Polish side's 10 substitutions — against Dinamo's zero — reflect a deliberate pre-season strategy to give minutes across the squad, but also hint at deeper rotation options. Dinamo's failure to make any changes, even with the score against them, is notable for a friendly and may reflect squad limitations or a deliberate fitness strategy.

Both sides used the match as preparation for their respective domestic seasons. Motor Lublin — who finished the 2025-26 Ekstraklasa campaign in mid-table — are building towards the 2026-27 season, which is scheduled to begin on 25 July 2026. Dinamo București, a traditional power in Romanian football, are preparing for the Superliga 2026-27, expected to start around 18 July 2026. A win in any friendly builds early confidence, especially for a Motor Lublin side that rotated heavily and still found the net three times.

A pre-season friendly won by the sharper, deeper side. Motor Lublin's second-half performance suggests they are further along in their preparations than Dinamo, who faded badly after a bright opening. The own goal was unfortunate but the scoreline fairly reflected the run of play after the 30th minute.