Dynamo Kyiv came from behind to beat Polish third-tier side KS Wieczysta Krakow 2-1 in an international club friendly played on 28 June 2026. The match provided valuable minutes for Dynamo’s squad players as they continued their pre-season preparations.

Friendly Context

The fixture at Wieczysta’s stadium in Krakow was part of Dynamo Kyiv’s summer training camp in Poland. With the Ukrainian Premier League season still weeks away, Dynamo coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi used the game to test a rotated lineup, giving playing time to youngsters and fringe first-team members. KS Wieczysta, currently competing in the Polish III liga (third division), saw the friendly as a chance to measure themselves against European-level opposition.

First-Half Surprise

Wieczysta started brightly and stunned their more illustrious opponents in the 12th minute. A long throw-in into the Dynamo box was not cleared, and the ball fell to Kamil Ogorzały, who lashed a volley into the bottom corner to give the home side a shock lead. The goal lifted the crowd and forced Dynamo to raise their intensity.

The Ukrainian giants gradually took control of possession but struggled to break down a disciplined Wieczysta defence in the opening 45 minutes. Dynamo’s best chance came from a free kick that was tipped over the bar by home goalkeeper Michał Płaczek.

Second-Half Response

Dynamo Kyiv came out with renewed purpose after the break, making several attacking substitutions. The equaliser arrived in the 63rd minute when young winger Vladyslav Vanat cut inside from the left and fired a powerful shot that deflected off a defender and looped over the keeper.

The winner came ten minutes later. A well-worked corner routine saw captain Vitaliy Buyalskyi head home from close range, showcasing Dynamo’s aerial threat. Wieczysta tired in the latter stages, and Dynamo comfortably saw out the final minutes to secure a 2-1 win.

Takeaways

For Dynamo Kyiv, the friendly offered useful insights into squad depth. Vanat and Buyalskyi stood out, while the defensive unit – missing several regulars – looked vulnerable on set pieces. KS Wieczysta can take pride in a competitive display that showed they can trouble higher-level teams, especially in the first half.

Dynamo continue their pre-season schedule with further friendlies across Europe, while Wieczysta return to their domestic league campaign with renewed confidence after testing themselves against a Champions League regular.