GKS Katowice beats Stal Rzeszów 3-1 in secret friendly match at old Bukowa stadium

GKS Katowice defeated Stal Rzeszów 3-1 in a closed-door friendly match held at the old Bukowa stadium. Marcel Wędrychowski scored twice, while the team currently sits 5th in Ekstraklasa (50 points, 14 wins) and remains unbeaten in their last five matches (0W-5D-0L). The club trails leaders Lech Poznań by 10 points.

Who scored and how did the match unfold?

Stal Rzeszów opened the scoring with Marcin Kaczor in the 8th minute. GKS Katowice equalized in the 21st minute when Wędrychowski capitalized on a one-on-one opportunity after a pass from Kacper Łukasiak. The second goal came 12 minutes later, with Wędrychowski scoring again, this time from a pass by Ilja Szkurin. The decisive goal came in the 80th minute when Szymon Bartlewicz outsmarted both defender and goalkeeper.

Why was the match played at the old Bukowa stadium?

Due to turf replacement at Arena Katowice, GKS Katowice chose to play the friendly at the old Bukowa stadium. The match was held behind closed doors—no media or fans were allowed, and there was no live stream. The decision was made by the coaching staffs of both teams.

Lineups and substitutions for both teams

In the first half, GKS Katowice fielded Gabriel Kobylak in goal, Marius Olsen in defense, and Ilja Szkurin up front. Szymon Bartlewicz came on in the second half and scored the winning goal. Stal Rzeszów made several substitutions, including replacing Marcin Kaczor with Daniel Zieja in the 63rd minute.

What does this mean for GKS Katowice?

GKS Katowice’s last match was a 1-1 draw against Pogoń Szczecin on May 23, 2026. The team currently has a positive goal difference (+6) and continues to fight for mid-table security in the league. This secret friendly with Stal Rzeszów could serve as valuable preparation for upcoming league fixtures.