Virtus Zawiernie edges Olimpia Piaski in friendly
Virtus Zawiernie secured a narrow 24:26 victory over Olimpia Piaski in a club friendly on Tuesday evening. The match took place on 2 September 2026, with the hosts unable to hold on despite a competitive performance. By then, Olimpia had already shown signs of vulnerability — three defeats in their last five outings suggest a side finding its footing again. To be fair, the result didn't come as a complete surprise given the visitors' recent form.
Olimpia Piaski came into this fixture with mixed results. They had beaten Litovec 29:28 and Koniek 38:30, but losses to RK Koprivnica, Gwardia Opole, and Kati Wroclawskie had left them searching for consistency. The hosts started brightly enough, but things came to a head in the second half when Virtus found a way back into it. Switched off at the back for parts of the match, Olimpia couldn't close out the game.
Virtus Zawiernie arrived with more momentum. Four wins in their last five matches — including a dominant 42:24 against Przemysl and a 32:23 victory over Przeworsk — showed a side in good rhythm. They had lost to Olimpia Piaski 30:33 in May, so there was a point to prove. Extended their unbeaten run to four with this result, and they will make life awkward for opponents this season.
The two sides met earlier this year on 9 May, when Virtus lost 30:33 at home. This time the balance shifted slightly, though the margins remained tight. Olimpia Piaski have hit a wall in recent weeks, while Virtus Zawiernie are weighing up a move up the table. The scoreline tells the story — a one-goal difference in a match where both sides had their moments.
For Olimpia Piaski, this adds to a difficult run. They have now lost three of their last five matches, and the gap to the teams above them is widening. To be fair, they showed bits of quality, particularly in the opening periods. But switched off at a set piece at crucial moments proved costly. They need to find consistency before the competitive season gets underway.
Virtus Zawiernie will take confidence from the away win. They had lost to Olimpia earlier this season and turned the result around. Things came to a head late on, but the visitors held their nerve. Extended their unbeaten run to four and picked up two bookings in five minutes — not ideal, but the result was all that mattered. They will make life awkward for opponents this season.