Pelikan Łowicz vs Swit

Gierach opened the scoring inside six minutes, giving the hosts an early advantage that they carried into half-time at 1-0. The goal marked a bright start for Pelikan against a side that had dominated the head-to-head record with five wins and four draws from the previous nine meetings.

Swit drew level seven minutes into the second half when a trialist converted a penalty in the 52nd minute. According to Świt Nowy Dwór's official Facebook post, both second-half goals came from the penalty spot. Pierzak restored Pelikan's lead just five minutes later, also from a penalty, to make it 2-1 in the 57th minute — a scoreline that held until full-time.

Pierzak's 57th-minute penalty, awarded just five minutes after Swit had equalised, proved decisive. The quick response denied Swit any chance to build momentum from their equaliser and swung the game back in Pelikan's favour. Swit had dominated the attacking statistics — 21 total shots to Pelikan's five, nine on target to two — but the rapid concession of a second goal left them chasing the game with over half an hour remaining.

Paweł Gierach (Pelikan Łowicz) — Scored the sixth-minute opener that set the tone and gave Pelikan early control. His goal was the quickest of the match.

Piotr Pierzak (Pelikan Łowicz) — Scored the 57th-minute winner from the penalty spot, the decisive moment of the match.

Trialist (Swit) — The unnamed trialist scored Swit's equaliser from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute, but it was ultimately not enough to avoid defeat.

Player of the match: Piotr Pierzak — his penalty proved to be the match-winner in a game where the margins were fine.

Swit dominated the shot count 21-5 and had 54% possession, suggesting they controlled large spells of the game. However, Pelikan's efficiency in front of goal — converting two of their two shots on target — told a different story. The statistic that both second-half goals arrived from penalties (per Świt Nowy Dwór's official account) underscores a disjointed, physical contest typical of early pre-season, where match sharpness is still building. Despite having only four corners to Swit's eight, Pelikan's defensive organisation, particularly after taking the lead, was enough to withstand 21 shots, though Swit's 12 off-target efforts suggest a lack of composure in the final third.

For Pelikan Łowicz, this is a significant psychological milestone — their first win against Swit after 0 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in the previous nine meetings, with the rivalry dating back to 2020. Since 15 July 2026, Pelikan will look to build on this result in their remaining pre-season fixtures. Swit, meanwhile, will be encouraged by their dominance of play but will need to address defensive lapses and penalty concessions before the competitive season begins.

Pelikan Łowicz ended a long-standing hoodoo with a performance built on early intent and quick reactions to adversity. The statistics suggest Swit were the better side for long periods, but pre-season friendlies are about results less than patterns — and Pelikan's ability to score twice, respond immediately after conceding, and hold on against sustained pressure gives their preparation a tangible boost.