Polish Ekstraklasa side Stal Mielec secured a solid 2-0 victory over Swedish Allsvenskan contenders IF Elfsborg in an international friendly on January 16, 2025. Stal Mielec put in a disciplined performance to overcome their Scandinavian opponents, with goals in each half likely sealing the win. The Polish team's defense remained organized to keep a clean sheet against a capable Elfsborg attack. This result is a significant confidence booster for Stal Mielec as they prepare for the second half of their domestic season, demonstrating they can compete with and beat teams from other European top divisions during the winter training period.