Swit vs Znicz Pruszków

The 80th-minute goal by Kieszek shifted the momentum entirely. Until that point, Świt had looked comfortable defending their two-goal cushion. Once Kieszek struck, Świt's composure unravelled, and Bartoszewicz exploited the disorganisation within 120 seconds. The double salvo was too quick for Świt to reset — a classic case of a team not knowing whether to hold or push forward.

Wiktor Kieszek (Znicz Pruszków) — Scored the crucial 80th-minute goal that sparked the comeback. His strike broke Świt's resistance and shifted the game's psychology.

Antoni Bartoszewicz (Znicz Pruszków) — Quickest to react after Kieszek's goal, netting the equaliser in the 82nd minute. His awareness in the box sealed the draw.

Bartłomiej Kafel (Świt Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki) — Opened the scoring in the first half and led the line well against a defence from two divisions above. The trialist who added Świt's second also impressed.

Player of the match: Antoni Bartoszewicz — his equaliser capped a performance that changed the final scoreline.

This was a game of two starkly different halves. Świt's 1-0 half-time lead was built on defensive solidity — they absorbed Znicz's pressure and struck on the counter. The provider data shows Świt scored twice from limited chances, suggesting clinical finishing rather than sustained dominance. Znicz's two goals in the final ten minutes reflect a side that turned up the intensity when it mattered, but the xG story likely tells of a home side that underperformed for 80 minutes and a visitor that overperformed until the final stretch.

For Znicz Pruszków (16th in I liga last season with 28 points), this is a pre-season reality check. The Betclic II liga side finished 2025/26 with the second-worst defensive record in the division (68 goals conceded) and their slow start here will concern the coaching staff. The late fightback papered over cracks.

For Świt (11th in III liga, 41 points last season), leading 2-0 against a side two tiers above will be taken as a positive — but the failure to close out the game shows the gap in quality. Both teams continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

A pre-season friendly that told both managers plenty. Znicz will be alarmed at how easily a third-tier side cut through them for 80 minutes, but relieved at the character shown in the comeback. Świt will rue the two minutes that cost them a statement win, but can take genuine confidence into the new season. The gulf in quality between Poland's second and third tiers was narrower than the league table suggests.