Widzew Łódź edged out SC Mannsdorf 4-3 in a thrilling pre-season friendly on 14 July 2026. The match at Widzew’s training ground was an end-to-end spectacle that saw the Polish side survive a late comeback from the Austrian lower‑league visitors.

Match Drama

Widzew started at a blistering pace, scoring twice inside the opening twelve minutes. Striker Bartosz Ćmil fired home from close range before Patryk Nowak curled in a free kick. Mannsdorf, unfazed, pulled one back through a Moritz Steiner header, but Widzew restored their two-goal advantage just before the break when Julian Malisz prodded in from a corner.

The second half saw Widzew extend their lead further as substitute Kacper Kondraciuk volleyed home a cross in the 56th minute. At 4-1, the game appeared settled, but Mannsdorf refused to give in. Two quickfire goals from Dominik Wohlfahrt and Christoph Polzer in the 75th and 79th minutes set up a frantic finish. Despite heavy pressure, Widzew held on for a narrow victory.

Key Players

• Bartosz Ćmil (Widzew) – A goal and an assist, leading the line superbly before being substituted.
• Dominik Wohlfahrt (Mannsdorf) – Scored one and created another, causing Widzew constant problems down the right.
• Kacper Kondraciuk (Widzew) – His spectacular volley proved to be the decisive goal.

Pre-Season Significance

Widzew Łódź are building towards the new Polish Ekstraklasa season, and the win provided valuable minutes for the squad. The 4-3 scoreline, however, highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that coach Daniel Myśliwiec will want to address. Mannsdorf, of the Austrian Regionalliga (third tier), showed they can compete against higher‑level opposition, and their spirited fightback will give them confidence ahead of their own league start.