Legia Warszawa B edged Chojniczanka Chojnice 3-2 in a pulsating Poland Liga 2 encounter on 24 October 2026, winning a five-goal contest that swung one way and then the other before a late decisive strike settled the points. The reserve side of the Warsaw giants showed composure beyond its years, surviving a spirited second-half comeback from the hosts to leave with all three points.

Match overview

Played under the lights at the Stadion Miejski in Chojnice, the game was billed as a test of Legia’s promising academy crop against a Chojniczanka side known for its physical, direct approach. Legia B controlled the opening half-hour with crisp passing and intelligent movement between the lines, while Chojniczanka relied on set pieces and quick transitions. The visitors’ early dominance produced two goals, but the home side’s response after the break turned a comfortable lead into a tense finish.

Key moments

• 17th minute – Legia B take the lead: A slick exchange on the right freed Kacper Szymański, who drilled a low effort across the goalkeeper and into the far corner.
• 39th minute – The lead doubles: Igor Wójcik pounced on a loose ball at the edge of the box and curled a first-time shot into the top corner, capping a dominant first-half spell for the visitors.
• 45+2 – Chojniczanka respond: A deep free-kick caused panic in the Legia area, and Mateusz Kaczmarek bundled the ball home from close range to give the hosts hope before the interval.
• 63rd minute – Level terms: Chojniczanka’s pressure finally told when Bartosz Wolski arrived late in the box to convert a low cross, sending the home crowd into full voice.
• 84th minute – Legia’s winner: Substitute Antoni Klimek restored the visitors’ advantage with a composed finish after a counter-attack, racing clear and slotting past the advancing goalkeeper.

Tactical story

Legia Warszawa B’s fluid 4-3-3 caused Chojniczanka problems early, with the midfield trio rotating to create overloads in wide areas. The hosts adjusted at half-time, pushing their wing-backs higher and pressing Legia’s deep-lying playmaker, which forced turnovers and sparked the comeback. Legia’s response was to introduce fresh legs in wide areas, and the substitution paid off when Klimek’s pace proved decisive in the final ten minutes. Chojniczanka will rue missed chances during their best period, particularly a header that clipped the outside of the post at 2-2.

Standout players

Kacper Szymański was a constant threat for Legia B, combining sharp movement with an end product, while Igor Wójcik dictated the tempo before tiring. For Chojniczanka, Bartosz Wolski drove the second-half revival and Mateusz Kaczmarek led the line with real aggression. Legia goalkeeper Patryk Nowak made two crucial saves at 2-2 to keep his side level before the winner arrived.

What it means

The victory strengthens Legia Warszawa B’s position in the upper half of the Liga 2 table and underlines the depth of the club’s youth pipeline. For Chojniczanka Chojnice, the defeat is a missed opportunity to climb away from the mid-table congestion, though the character shown after trailing 2-0 will encourage the coaching staff. Both sides now turn their attention to the next round of fixtures, with Legia’s reserves eager to build momentum and Chojniczanka determined to turn spirited performances into points.