Sandecja Nowy Sacz 2–2 Hutnik Krakow | International Club Friendly | 27 June 2026

Match Report

Sandecja Nowy Sacz and Hutnik Krakow played out an entertaining 2–2 draw in a pre-season friendly on 27 June 2026. Both teams, competing in the lower tiers of Polish football, used the match to test new signings and build match sharpness ahead of the new campaign.

Fast Start from the Visitors

Hutnik Krakow took the lead inside the first ten minutes. A well-drilled set piece caught the Sandecja defence flat-footed, and the ball was headed home from six yards out. The away side continued to press, and doubled their advantage in the 28th minute after a swift break down the left flank ended with a composed finish across goal.

Sandecja looked disjointed in the opening half-hour, but gradually grew into the contest. They pulled one back just before the interval when a corner was cleared only as far as the edge of the box, and a crisp half-volley flew into the bottom corner. The hosts went into half-time trailing 2–1 but with momentum shifting their way.

Second-Half Fightback

The second half saw Sandecja take control of possession. They equalised in the 59th minute following a neat passing move that carved open the Hutnik defence. The clinical finish gave the goalkeeper no chance and leveled the match at 2–2.

Both sides had chances to grab a winner. Hutnik hit the crossbar with a header, while Sandecja’s striker forced a sharp save from the goalkeeper late on. However, neither could find a decisive goal, and the final whistle confirmed a 2–2 draw.

Analysis

• Set-piece vulnerability: Sandecja conceded from a corner early on, an area they will need to tighten up.
• Character shown: Coming from two goals down shows mental resilience from the home side.
• Promising signs for Hutnik: Their early pressing and counter-attacking style caused problems throughout.

The friendly ended all square, a fair reflection of a competitive and open game between two sides with plenty of work still to do before the league season kicks off.