Lechia Zielona Góra vs Carina Gubin

Lechia took the lead in the eighth minute when Kamil Olek found the net, but the advantage lasted barely 30 seconds. Mateusz Szala equalised immediately for Carina Gubin, silencing the home side's early momentum (Radio Zachód).

Rafał Dzidek, a former Lechia player now starring for Carina, put the visitors ahead before half-time with a composed finish, making it 2-1 at the break.

Carina extended their lead in the second half through Brazilian trialist Elorhan, who scored his first goal for the club. Igor Przyczyna pulled one back for Lechia with what the club described as a "premierowy gol" (first goal) against third-tier opposition, but Carina held on for a 3-2 victory.

Carina's response to going 1-0 down was decisive. Szala's equaliser within 30 seconds of Olek's opener deflated Lechia and shifted the momentum entirely. The visitors never trailed again.

• Rafał Dzidek (Carina Gubin) — scored against his former club and anchored Carina's attacking play. A key figure in the visitors' first-half surge.
• Igor Przyczyna (Lechia Zielona Góra) — scored his first goal in a Lechia shirt in the second half, a bright spot in an otherwise difficult afternoon for the hosts.
• Mateusz Szala (Carina Gubin) — the instant equaliser after Lechia's opener set the tone for Carina's dominance.
• Elorhan (Carina Gubin) — the Brazilian trialist got on the scoresheet in the second half, adding to his case for a permanent deal.

The provider payload recorded the score as 1-3, but local Polish sources including 90minut.pl, Lechia's official site and Radio Zachód all confirmed the correct scoreline of 2-3. The 11 previous meetings between these Lubusz region rivals have produced 27 goals (2.45 per game), with both teams scoring in 64% of matches. This friendly followed that pattern — open, end-to-end, and with goals at both ends.

Lechia fielded a completely different XI in each half, giving game time to a mix of squad players and junior academy prospects. Only two players from Lechia's previous friendly started this match (per 90minut.pl). Carina's coach Maciej Kulikowski also rotated heavily, testing multiple trialists including Brazilian Elorhan.

Both clubs continue their pre-season preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. Lechia Zielona Góra will compete in Betclic 2. Liga (Polish third tier), while Carina Gubin play in the III liga (fourth tier). The friendly was primarily a fitness and squad-building exercise — Lechia's coach gave opportunities to a wide squad including junior players, while Carina tested several new faces.

A typical pre-season friendly with the emphasis on minutes and squad rotation over result. Carina's sharper response to going behind showed their quality, while Lechia will take positives from Przyczyna's first goal and the game time afforded to their wider squad. The Lubusz derby continues to deliver goals.

• Venue: Boisko "Na Dołku", ul. Sulechowska, Zielona Góra
• Competition: Friendlies Clubs (World), Season 2026
• Head-to-head: Carina Gubin now lead the all-time series 5 wins to 3 (with 3 draws) from 11 meetings since 2021
• Lechia XI (1st half): Słobodzian – Sejwa, Ostrowski, Bałaj, Aleskandrowicz, Osiński, Majchrzak, Szmigiel, Kurek, Maćkowiak, Olek (per lechia-zg.pl)
• Lechia XI (2nd half): Słobodzian – Górniak, Lechowicz, Wciórka, Michalski, Szczotko, Brzeski, Kowalew, Kasprzak, Lasota, Przyczyna (per lechia-zg.pl)
• Carina Gubin coach: Maciej Kulikowski
• Note: The provider initially recorded the score as 1-3; local Polish sources (90minut.pl, Radio Zachód, lechia-zg.pl) confirmed the correct 2-3 scoreline