Zagłębie Lubin secured a 2‑0 friendly win over Pogoń Szczecin on Saturday afternoon, with both goals coming from Greek striker Michalis Kossidis, who hit a brace. The match took place in Opalenica, where Leszek Ojrzyński's squad is holding a preseason camp.

What happened?

In a 90‑minute encounter, Kossidis opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a precise left‑flank pass. After the break, in the 68th minute, he repeated the move, this time finishing a cross from a midfielder, and doubled the lead. Coach Leszek Ojrzyński highlighted the team's cohesion and aggression, noting that the defence allowed no clear chances for the opponent.

Why does it matter for Zagłębie?

This marks the third test before the new Ekstraklasa season – following a 3‑0 win over Miedź Legnica and a 3‑2 victory against Slovak side FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova. Success in Opalenica shows that the revamped squad, including Kossidis, is ready to compete at the highest level. The coach added that training intensity is rising and the defensive unit is becoming increasingly solid.

What’s next in the preparations?

The next opponent in the preseason schedule will be Czech side Baník Ostrava, offering a chance to test tactics against a different playing style. For Pogoń, after a 3‑0 win over Dynamo Berlin, matches against Chrobry Głogów and Sturm Graz are planned, and in the first round of the league they will face Legia Warsaw (July 24, 20:30) and Piast Gliwice (July 27, 19:00).

What conclusions will the coaches draw?

Leszek Ojrzyński stressed that Zagłębie’s attacking play still needs refinement, especially in building attacks from the midfield. Meanwhile, Pogoń’s coach, not named in the report, pointed to the need for better defensive organization after conceding two goals. Both clubs have several more friendlies ahead to fine‑tune their line‑ups before the season kicks off.

Michalis Kossidis demonstrated he is ready to fight for a starting‑XI spot, and his brace could become a hallmark in the upcoming league matches.