Piast Gliwice claimed their first victory of the new Ekstraklasa season by defeating Wisla Krakow 2-1 on August 1, 2026, at Okrzei Street in Gliwice.
The match was played in extreme heat, with temperatures reaching around 35 degrees Celsius.
Samuel Ntamack and Hugo Vallejo scored in the first half to give the hosts a comfortable lead.
Jordi Sanchez pulled one back for Wisla before halftime, but Piast held on to secure the three points.
Early Dominance Pays Off
Piast started strongly, pressing high and forcing errors from the Wisla defense.
In the 17th minute, a defensive mistake by Jakub Krzyzanowski allowed Ivan Lima to intercept the ball and set up Ntamack, who finished low into the far corner for his first career Ekstraklasa goal.
The home side doubled their advantage in the 32nd minute.
Vallejo placed a precise shot from 15 meters into the side of the net, leaving goalkeeper Marcel Lubik with no chance.
During the buildup, Wisla defender Raoul Giger suffered an injury and was replaced by Julian Lelieveld in the 34th minute.
Wisla reduced the deficit in the 38th minute after a scramble in the penalty box.
Marko Bozic initiated the attack, and Jordi Sanchez capitalized on the loose ball to score. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review.
Coaches on Heat and Tactics
Before the match, Piast coach Daniel Mysliwiec stressed the need for greater determination in front of goal, following their 2-0 loss to Zaglebie Lubin in the opening round.
He emphasized the importance of showing "teeth" and a strong desire to convert chances.
Wisla coach Mariusz Jop acknowledged the challenging conditions, noting that high temperatures affect intensity.
He highlighted the importance of controlling the match by respecting the ball and conserving energy, as the weather is the same for both teams.
Mysliwiec also commented on hydration breaks during hot-weather matches, saying that good work during the week reduces the need for major corrections.
He expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back quickly from their opening defeat.
Jop evaluated Piast as an interesting, balanced team with many young players who like to play forward, predicting an engaging contest.
With this result, Piast Gliwice secured their first win of the season, while Wisla Krakow remained on three points after their opening-round victory against GKS Katowice.
