Stal Mielec Triumphs Over Unia Skierniewice in Poland Liga 2 Clash

Skierniewice, Poland — July 26, 2026 — Stal Mielec secured a valuable 2-1 away victory against Unia Skierniewice in Poland Liga 2 action at the Stadion Miejski w Skierniewicach. The win keeps Mielec in contention for a promotion playoff spot, while Unia remains in mid‑table.

The visitors took the lead in the 33rd minute when experienced striker Krystian Getinger volleyed home a cross from the right wing. Unia Skierniewice pushed for an equaliser and got it just before half‑time, when defender Bartosz Szeliga inadvertently turned the ball into his own net under pressure from a Unia attacker.

Mielec came out for the second half with renewed purpose. In the 62nd minute, a well‑worked free‑kick routine saw midfielder Patryk Małecki whip a low ball into the box, where Getinger was on hand to side‑foot home his second of the game, restoring Stal's lead.

Unia pressed hard in the final stages, forcing several saves from Mielec goalkeeper Michał Gliwa. The home side thought they had earned a penalty in the 88th minute after a challenge in the box, but the referee waved play on, much to the fury of the Unia bench.

Stal Mielec's defensive organisation proved decisive. The win lifts Mielec to fifth in the Liga 2 standings, three points behind the promotion playoff positions. Unia Skierniewice drop to ninth, but remain well clear of the relegation zone.