Siarka Tarnobrzeg vs Busko-Zdroj

The first half finished goalless (0-0) after a cagey 45 minutes in which both sides fielded heavily experimental lineups. Siarka Tarnobrzeg manager Sławomir Majak started six trialists — including a goalkeeper — while Busko-Zdrój, preparing for their first season in Betclic 3 Liga after earning promotion, fielded a side composed entirely of trialists.

The breakthrough came in the second half. Szymon Majewski found the net for Siarka, netting the only goal of the contest to separate the sides. The match finished 1-0.

Majewski's second-half strike was the decisive moment in a game otherwise short on clear-cut chances. Busko-Zdrój's trialist-heavy XI lacked the sharpness of a settled side, while Siarka's greater experience — even with their own trialists — told in the second period. The goal came after Siarka introduced fresh legs, including Majewski and further trialists, in the second-half reshuffle.

Szymon Majewski (Siarka Tarnobrzeg) — The match-winner, scoring the only goal of the game after coming on in the second half. His finish was the difference between the two sides in a contest where cohesive attacking play was at a premium.

The Busko-Zdrój trialists — While they lost, the collective performance of the test players was described positively by club chairman Szymon Rewaj, who told Radio Kielce: "They played quite decently against an experienced opponent. Certainly several of them have come into the coach's orbit of interest."

Possession and shot statistics were not publicly recorded for this friendly, but the 1-0 scoreline tells the story of a tight contest. Both teams prioritised squad evaluation over attacking intensity. Siarka used eight trialists across the two halves, while Busko-Zdrój fielded exclusively trial players — meaning the match functioned more as an extended scouting session than a competitive fixture. The single goal, scored after half-time, reflected a game that opened up slightly once both sides substituted heavily.

For Busko-Zdrój, this was their first pre-season test since securing promotion to Betclic 3 Liga — a significant step up for the club. Chairman Szymon Rewaj confirmed that players from last season's promotion-winning squad would return to training on the Monday following the match, with new signings also joining. The club is effectively building a squad capable of third-tier football.

For Siarka Tarnobrzeg, already an established third-tier side, the friendly was an early opportunity to assess trialists and build match fitness under manager Sławomir Majak.

Next fixtures: Busko-Zdrój face Glinik Gorlice in their second pre-season friendly on 11 July 2026. Siarka Tarnobrzeg's next scheduled friendly is to be confirmed.

A predictable pre-season friendly in which the scoreline mattered less than the evaluation work. Siarka's greater experience against a Busko side using only trialists made the result unsurprising, but the hosts will have gained useful data on potential recruits ahead of their Betclic 3 Liga campaign.