Sokol Kleczew produced one of the standout away performances of the Poland Liga 2 weekend, coming from behind to beat Stal Stalowa Wola 2-1 at the Podkarpackie Centrum Piłki Nożnej. The visitors trailed early but responded with a disciplined, counter-attacking display that turned the match around and secured a valuable three points on the road.

Match overview

Stal Stalowa Wola started with the greater urgency and looked comfortable in possession during the opening exchanges. The home side pushed numbers forward through the wide areas and were rewarded for their early pressure when Mateusz Lewandowski found space inside the penalty area and finished calmly to give Stal a 1-0 lead. The goal lifted the home crowd, but it also forced Sokol Kleczew to tighten their shape and wait for the right moments to break.

That patience paid off before half-time. Sokol began to press higher and forced Stal into rushed clearances, and in the 41st minute Dawid Nowak levelled the score with a composed finish after a quick transition. The equaliser changed the mood of the contest, and the visitors went into the break with renewed belief.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Stal Stalowa Wola take the lead through Mateusz Lewandowski after sustained pressure down the right.
• 41st minute: Sokol Kleczew equalise through Dawid Nowak, converting a fast counter-attack.
• 67th minute: Kamil Wójcik scores what proves to be the winner, arriving late in the box to finish a well-worked move.
• Late pressure: Stal push bodies forward in the final 15 minutes, but Sokol’s back line and goalkeeper hold firm.

Tactical story

Stal Stalowa Wola controlled long spells of possession but struggled to turn that control into clear chances after their opening goal. Sokol Kleczew sat compactly in a mid-block, inviting Stal forward before springing into quick transitions. The visitors’ midfield worked tirelessly to close the central lanes, and their wide players provided an outlet whenever Stal’s full-backs pushed too high.

The decisive tactical shift came in the second half, when Sokol began to target the space behind Stal’s advanced full-backs. That approach produced the winning goal, with a quick turnover followed by a direct run into the box. Stal’s late substitutions added energy, but the home side lacked the final pass needed to rescue a point.

Standout players

Dawid Nowak was central to Sokol’s comeback, not only for his equalising goal but also for his link-up play between the lines. Kamil Wójcik’s match-winning contribution underlined his importance in the final third, while Sokol goalkeeper Michał Zieliński produced a crucial late save to protect the lead. For Stal, Mateusz Lewandowski was the brightest attacking threat, and Bartosz Krawczyk impressed with his delivery from wide areas before Sokol adjusted.

Standings impact

The result gives Sokol Kleczew an important lift in the Liga 2 table and strengthens their confidence ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. For Stal Stalowa Wola, the defeat is a frustrating setback, especially after taking an early lead at home. The club will need to improve its game management in the closing stages if it is to remain in contention in a tightly packed Poland Liga 2 standings battle.

Ultimately, this was a classic away performance: compact, patient and ruthless when the opportunity arrived. Sokol Kleczew’s 2-1 win over Stal Stalowa Wola will be remembered for its efficiency, while Stal are left to reflect on a match they controlled for long periods but failed to close out.