Cracovia wrapped up its Austrian camp with a 2-0 win over Czech side FK Pardubice, giving the squad a solid foundation before the new PKO BP Ekstraklasa season. The match kicked off at 15:00 behind closed doors, with no spectators or live broadcast, and both goals came in the first half.

How did the match unfold?

In the opening half Cracovia took the lead with two quick strikes – the first in the 12th minute by forward Mateusz Klich, the second in the 27th minute after a pass from midfielder Jakub Bąk. After the break the team held onto the advantage, dictating the tempo and limiting Pardubice's chances. Despite a few attempts from the visitors, goalkeeper Kacper Kozłowski was not called upon for a second clean sheet.

Why does this win matter?

The third and final test in Austria offered manager Radosław Mroczek a chance to assess his new tactics. Following a 1-2 loss to Pafos FC and a 3-1 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir, the Pardubice game showed the attack clicking and the defence keeping a clean sheet. For the players it builds confidence ahead of league battles, where Cracovia currently sits 13th in the Ekstraklasa with 42 points, 9 wins, 15 draws and 10 losses, and a recent form of DDDDD.

What’s next after returning to Poland?

After the camp, the squad returned to Kraków to continue training at Wisła Stadium. The manager announced two more friendlies – against Legia Warsaw’s reserves and a split‑squad Wisła Płock – to fine‑tune the line‑up before the first league fixture. It’s worth noting that this season Cracovia has scored 39 goals and conceded 42, a -3 goal difference, while league leaders Lech Poznań sit 18 points ahead.

Which areas need improvement?

Despite the win, the coach highlighted a lack of effectiveness from set‑pieces – two free kicks and one corner went unanswered. Players must work on passing precision in midfield and speed up transitions from defence to attack. If these aspects improve, Cracovia could climb higher in the table and close the gap to the top teams.

What are the prospects for the upcoming season?

The team still has several weeks of intense preparation ahead, and the current league standing suggests a tough fight for survival. However, a solid start in Austria and growing confidence may translate into better results in the coming matches. Fans are hoping the next season brings more victories and reverses the negative goal difference.