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Slask Wroclaw vs Zlin

18 July 2026 at 11:00
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Śląsk Wrocław beat FC Zlín 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Stadion Oporowska. Luka Marjanac scored twice (10', 60') with Michał Rosiak also on target before conceding an own goal.

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How it unfolded

Śląsk started brightly and took an early lead through Marjanac in the 10th minute. The home side doubled their advantage just before half-time when Rosiak found the net in the 43rd minute, sending the hosts into the interval with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Zlín emerged with renewed purpose after the break, having made five half-time substitutions. They pulled one back in the 55th minute when Rosiak turned the ball into his own net under pressure. But any hopes of a comeback were short-lived — Marjanac restored Śląsk's two-goal advantage just five minutes later, scoring his second of the afternoon in the 60th minute.

Karol Niemczycki, who started in goal, was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute. The match also saw one red card, though the recipient was not confirmed in the available data.

The turning point

Marjanac's second goal in the 60th minute, scored just five minutes after Zlín had halved the deficit, proved decisive. The quick response killed any momentum the Czech side had built from pulling a goal back and restored Śląsk's control of the match.

Key performers

Luka Marjanac (Śląsk Wrocław) — The Bosnian forward was the clear man of the match, scoring twice (10', 60') in a display that underlined his importance to Šimundža's attack. His first goal set the tone, and his second extinguished any Zlín hopes of a comeback.

Michał Rosiak (Śląsk Wrocław) — Involved at both ends. Scored Śląsk's second goal in the 43rd minute but was also credited with the own goal that gave Zlín their consolation in the 55th minute.

Karol Niemczycki (Śląsk Wrocław) — Reliable in goal, conceding only from the unfortunate own goal. The Polish keeper was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute.

By the numbers — interpreted

Śląsk's 3-1 scoreline reflected a dominant first-half display (2-0 at the break) and a composed response after Zlín's goal. The hosts made no substitutions across the 90 minutes, suggesting Šimundža was testing his likely starting XI for the Ekstraklasa opener. Zlín, by contrast, made six substitutions, including five at half-time, as they rotated through a deeper squad following their training camp in Opalenica.

What it means

This was Śląsk Wrocław's final pre-season friendly before the 2026/27 Ekstraklasa season begins. They will open their campaign away to Górnik Zabrze on Saturday 25 July, followed by their first home match against Raków Częstochowa. For Zlín, the match wrapped up their own pre-season programme ahead of the Czech First League season.

Śląsk earned promotion back to the Ekstraklasa after winning promotion from the I liga last season, alongside Wisła Kraków and Wieczysta Kraków. Zlín, managed by Bronislav Červenka, themselves returned to the Czech top flight a year ago and secured their survival in the 2025/26 season.

Verdict

A confident and professional pre-season finale from Śląsk Wrocław. Marjanac's double and a solid overall display suggest Šimundža's side are well-prepared for the Ekstraklasa return. The defensive concentration will need to be sharper — Rosiak's own goal was avoidable — but the attacking rhythm and fitness levels looked encouraging with one week to go until competitive action.

Match Events

Key match events between Slask Wroclaw and Zlin — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
M. Rosiak
43′
Half Time
46′
L. Bartošák F. Dornak
46′
T. Poznar D. Smiga
49′
55′
D. Smiga
69′
D. Grygera
Full Time

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API data: 19 Jul 2026