Lechia Gdańsk 1-3 Olimpia Grudziądz | International Club Friendly
4 July 2026 | 17:30 CET

Olimpia Grudziądz produced an impressive performance to beat Polish top‑flight side Lechia Gdańsk 3-1 in a pre‑season friendly on Saturday. The visitors raced into a two‑goal lead before half‑time and added a third after the break, while Lechia could only manage a late consolation.

Match Overview

Lechia Gdańsk started the match as clear favourites, but it was Olimpia Grudziądz who took control from the outset. The away side pressed aggressively and capitalised on defensive lapses. They opened the scoring in the 15th minute when a quick counter‑attack ended with a low drive into the bottom corner.

Just before the half‑hour mark, Olimpia doubled their lead. A free kick from wide was met by an unmarked header at the back post. Lechia struggled to create clear chances in the first half, managing only one shot on target.

After the interval, Olimpia continued to impress. They made it 3-0 in the 58th minute with a well‑struck shot from the edge of the box. Lechia finally pulled one back in the 74th minute through a penalty, but Olimpia managed the game comfortably to secure a deserved victory.

Key Moments

• 15' – Olimpia Grudziądz counter‑attack leads to the opening goal.
• 28' – Unmarked header from a free kick doubles the lead.
• 58' – Long‑range strike makes it 3-0.
• 74' – Lechia Gdańsk score from the penalty spot for 3-1.

Tactical Observations

Olimpia Grudziądz set up with a compact defensive block and hit Lechia on the break with pace and precision. Lechia’s high line was repeatedly exposed, and their midfield struggled to retain possession under pressure. Friendly or not, the result will raise questions for Lechia’s coaching staff ahead of the new season.

Standout Players

Olimpia’s right winger was a constant threat and was involved in two of the three goals. Their central midfielder also stood out, breaking up play and initiating attacks. For Lechia, the substitute striker who won the penalty showed some fight, but the overall performance was below expectations.

For Olimpia Grudziądz, this friendly will serve as a major confidence booster. For Lechia Gdańsk, it is a wake‑up call with competitive matches looming.