Stal Stalowa Wola edged out Widzew Lodz II 2-1 in a closely contested International Club Friendly on 18 July 2026. The match kick‑off at 17:00 saw the home side take an early lead and eventually hold on for a valuable pre‑season victory.

Stal Stalowa Wola started brightly and opened the scoring inside the first ten minutes. A corner kick was cleared only as far as the edge of the box, where a midfielder met the ball with a crisp half‑volley that flew past the goalkeeper. The goal settled any early nerves and allowed the home side to dictate the tempo.

Widzew Lodz II, however, showed resilience. They gradually grew into the contest and equalised midway through the first half with a well‑worked team goal. A quick one‑two on the edge of the penalty area created space for a forward to slot the ball into the bottom corner, making it 1-1. The remainder of the first period was evenly matched, with both sides creating half‑chances but failing to convert.

The decisive moment came shortly after the hour mark. Stal Stalowa Wola regained the lead through a powerful header from a set‑piece, capitalising on a lapse in concentration from the Widzew Lodz II defence. From that point on, the home side managed the game intelligently, protecting their slender advantage with compact defending and occasional counter‑attacks to relieve pressure.

Widzew Lodz II pushed for an equaliser in the final stages but lacked the final pass or shot to unlock the home defence. Stal Stalowa Wola goalkeeper made a crucial save in stoppage time from a close‑range effort to secure the win.

Both teams will take positives from the workout. For Stal Stalowa Wola, the victory builds momentum in their pre‑season campaign, while Widzew Lodz II will focus on improving defensive organisation from set‑pieces. The friendly provided important match minutes for players on both sides as they prepare for competitive action ahead.