Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Daniel Stanclik scored twice in six minutes — including a penalty — as Miedź Legnica came from behind to beat Baník Ostrava 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Opalenica.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
A goalless first half saw both sides fashion chances without finding the breakthrough. Miedź's Igor Maliszewski forced a sharp save from Viktor Budinský in the ninth minute after a Marcel Mansfeld lay-off, while Baník's Václav Jurečka tested Krzysztof Narożny from a tight angle two minutes later. Jakub Pira curled narrowly wide in the 16th minute after dispossessing Maliszewski, and Lukáš Dvořáček's blocked shot fell to Pira again, whose follow-up scraped the post.
Baník grew into the half. Dvořáček drove wide from range in the 32nd minute, and Karel Pojezný's free-kick seven minutes later deflected off the wall and past the post.
Miedź head coach Janusz Niedźwiedź rang the changes at the interval, making seven substitutions. The fresh legs initially struggled to contain Baník, who broke the deadlock in the 55th minute. Šancl collected the ball on the edge of the box, drove infield and unleashed a precise strike that kissed the inside of the post before nestling in the net.
Baník's lead lasted only five minutes. A goalbound shot from the edge of the area struck a Baník defender's arm in the 59th minute, and the referee pointed to the spot. Stanclik stepped up and drilled the penalty into the bottom corner, leaving Budinský with no chance despite guessing the right direction.
The Polish side completed the turnaround six minutes later. A goalmouth scramble saw Baník's defence fail to clear their lines, and Stanclik was on hand to force the ball home from close range for his second of the afternoon.
The turning point
The handball call in the 59th minute swung the momentum decisively. Until that moment Baník looked comfortable after Šancl's opener, controlling the tempo and asking questions of Miedź's reshuffled defence. The penalty — and Stanclik's emphatic conversion — shifted the energy entirely, and the second goal followed before Baník could regroup.
Key performers
Daniel Stanclik (Miedź Legnica) — The match-winner entered at half-time and scored twice in six minutes. His composed penalty and predatory instincts from a rebound earned Miedź the victory. A clear statement for a starting role.
Filip Šancl (Baník Ostrava) — The Baník midfielder scored a fine individual goal from distance, showing sharp technique and composure. His influence waned after Miedź's equaliser.
Krzysztof Narożny (Miedź Legnica) — The Miedź goalkeeper made several solid stops in the first half, including from Jurečka and Pira, and was replaced on 62 minutes having kept his side level at the break.
By the numbers — interpreted
The provider data records three goals from the match, with the deadlock only broken after the hour mark. Miedź's second-half productivity spike — driven by Stanclik's two chances — reflects the impact of Niedźwiedź's half-time changes. Baník's 55th-minute opener came against the run of second-half possession, but the Czech side failed to generate clear chances after going 2-1 down, managing only speculative efforts from range.
What it means
This was Miedź Legnica's seventh pre-season friendly of the summer. The result extends their preparation for the upcoming I liga campaign, with their final friendly scheduled for 18 July at home against Chojniczanka Chojnice. Baník Ostrava — who had beaten Zagłębie Lubin 2-0 three days earlier — played two matches on 11 July, also drawing 2-2 with Wisła Płock as head coach Roman Skuhravý rotated his squad across two fixtures. Baník's next pre-season test is against AS Trenčín on 18 July.
Verdict
A routine pre-season friendly settled by one clinical six-minute spell. Miedź's depth showed after the interval, while Baník — splitting their squad across two matches on the same day — will see this as a useful fitness exercise rather than a concern.
Match Events
Key match events between Miedz Legnica and Baník Ostrava — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
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API data: 15 Jul 2026