Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Olimpia Grudziądz beat Polonia Środa 3-0 in a pre-season friendly on 18 July 2026, with goals from Iwan Ciupa (70') and Bartosz Brzęk (84', 105') in a match played behind closed doors.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The match was played over three periods — two standard 45-minute halves plus a 30-minute third period — as is common in Polish pre-season friendlies. A goalless first half gave few clues to what followed.
Iwan Ciupa broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, latching onto a chance that Olimpia's second-half pressure had been building towards. Bartosz Brzęk doubled the lead in the 84th minute, and the same player is believed to have completed the scoring in the 105th minute, though the identity of the third goalscorer was listed as 'unknown player' by sources at the time.
Polonia Środa, who finished third in Betclic 3. Liga (Group 2) last season with 66 points from 34 games, made 10 substitutions across the three periods but could not find a way past Olimpia's defence.
The turning point
The first half ended 0-0, but Olimpia — who play a division above Polonia in Betclic II Liga — stepped up the intensity after the break. The deadlock was finally broken by Ciupa in the 70th minute, after which the floodgates opened. The second goal from Brzęk 14 minutes later effectively killed the contest, with the third arriving in the additional 30-minute period.
Key performers
Bartosz Brzęk (Olimpia Grudziądz) — Scored what was recorded as the second goal (84') and may have added the third (105'). A decisive contribution from the Olimpia attacker.
Iwan Ciupa (Olimpia Grudziądz) — Opened the scoring in the 70th minute with a well-taken finish that broke Polonia's resistance.
Miłosz Garstkiewicz (Polonia Środa) — The Polonia goalkeeper kept the scoreline at 0-0 through the first half but was replaced by Nikodem Walkowiak in the 61st minute.
By the numbers — interpreted
The 0-0 half-time scoreline suggests a balanced opening period, but Olimpia's superior fitness and the gulf of one league division told in the second half. Polonia Środa made 10 changes across the match, rotating heavily, while Olimpia's continuity — and the fact they had already beaten Arka Gdynia 4-2 on 11 July in their previous friendly — showed in the sharpness of Ciupa and Brzęk's finishing. The match was played without spectators at the Słowackiego Street ground in Grudziądz.
What it means
Olimpia Grudziądz have now won both of their pre-season friendlies in the summer of 2026, having beaten Arka Gdynia 4-2 on 11 July. They continue their preparations for the Betclic II Liga 2026/27 season, which kicks off in the coming weeks. Polonia Środa, meanwhile, suffered a setback after a 2-1 defeat to Zawisza Bydgoszcz on 8 July, and will look to sharpen up ahead of their Betclic 3. Liga campaign.
Verdict
A straightforward pre-season workout for Olimpia Grudziądz, who showed their class after a quiet first half. The gap between II Liga and III Liga was evident in the second half, and the hosts will be pleased with a clean sheet and three goals from their final third. Polonia Środa will take positives from a solid first-half defensive display but need more attacking threat before the season starts.
Rivalry since 2021
Polonia Środa vs Olimpia Grudziądz Head to Head Results· 5
Polonia Środa and Olimpia Grudziądz have met 5 times — Polonia Środa won 0, Olimpia Grudziądz won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Olimpia Grudziądz leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 19 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.80 per match (4 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Olimpia Grudziądz are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–2 in 2022.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026