#WISSTA: Sparring defeat against a league rival

Wisła's friendly match played during the international break ended in a 1-2 defeat to Stal Rzeszów. Dejvi Bregu scored the only goal for the White Star.

The match began in a quiet manner, with both teams focusing on possession and midfield play. The visitors were the first to attack, but the ball drifted over the bar. Bregu responded with a shot, but his shot also went wide. The following minutes saw a similar pattern, although the home side held possession more often, forcing their opponents to defend and commit fouls.

In the 14th minute, the action moved into Wisła's penalty area, but ultimately without any threat to the goal, guarded by Raton. In the 18th minute, Eneko fouled Wisła in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty kick. However, Raton saved the penalty, keeping the score at 0-0 after Kutwa fouled Hrosu.

After 25 minutes, Stal attacked with more courage and pressed the White Star, but the Kraków team played well defensively. Albert Rude's players also had opportunities, specifically Dawid Olejarek, who attempted a surprise shot but was blocked. Five minutes before the end of the first half, Wisła took the lead. Jaroch, on the right wing, initiated the opening move, passing to Żyro, who then passed to Bregu. The midfielder made no mistake, slotting the ball into the net.

That wasn't the end of the scoring for the half, however. Just before the referee blew the whistle for the players to return to the locker room, Olejarek illegally stopped an opponent in the penalty area, and Karol Łysiak beat Kacper Szewczyk with a confident shot under the crossbar.

One goal after the break

The start of the second half didn't bring any clear-cut chances. The first chance arrived in the 55th minute, when Sobczak raced with the ball and passed it to Żyro, who spotted Baena, who was bursting into the penalty area. However, the Spaniard couldn't get a shot on target from close range. Moments later, Sobczak made his presence felt again, but the opposition managed to clear the ball for a corner. Eneko headed a cross from the corner, but his shot went wide of the post.

Moments later, a rushing Alfaro raced into the penalty area, but his opponent beat him, and another corner was awarded. The 70th minute saw another Wisła attack. This time, thanks to Omrani, who failed to get on the scoresheet. Twelve minutes before the end, Stal Rzeszów made it 2-1. Krzysztof Danielewicz slotted the ball right under the crossbar, converting a free kick. The Kraków team fought for an equalizer for the remainder of the match, but their final passing was lacking precision. A series of set pieces also proved ineffective, and the match ended in a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

Wisła Kraków - Stal Rzeszów 1:2 (1:1)
1-0 Bregu 41'
1:1 Łysiak 45'+1' (k.)
1:2 Danielewicz 78'

Wisła Kraków: Raton (30' Szewczyk) - Jaroch (46' Niewiadomski), Łasicki (60' Uryga), Satrustegui (60' Colley), Szot - Kutwa (60' Carbo), Dziedzic (60; Grau) - Olejarka (46' Baena, 84' Szzywacz), Żyro (60 Rodado), Bregu (60' Alfaro) - Sobczak (60' Omrani)

Stal Rzeszów: Raciniewski (46' Wrąbel) - Warczak (46' Wachowiak), Paśko, Synoś, Simcak (46' Góra) - Danielewicz, Łysiak (46' Postupalskyj) - Diaz (46' Prokić), Kądziołka, Hrosu (46' Kłos, 75' Plichta) - Adler (46' Salamon)

Judged by: Tomasz Musiał (Krakow)