LODZ, Poland (Interstat) — Sebastian Bergier scored twice in the first half to lead Widzew Lodz to a 3-1 victory over Lechia Gdansk on Saturday in the Ekstraklasa opener at Stadion Miejski Widzewa Łódź.

Bergier opened the scoring in the 10th minute and doubled the lead in the 28th. Defender Steve Kapuadi made it 3-0 in the 37th off an assist from Ivan Zhelizko. Zhelizko, a substitute, scored in the 66th minute, also assisted by Bartłomiej Kłudka.

Widzew Lodz improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions, while Lechia Gdansk fell to 0-1.

Discipline was a factor: Carlos Isaac earned a yellow card in the fourth minute. Zhelizko was cautioned in the 53rd. Juljan Shehu received a yellow in the 82nd and a red card in the 88th. Bartłomiej Pawłowski was booked in the 84th and Kłudka in second-half stoppage time. Shehu also contributed an assist before his dismissal. Lechia Gdansk’s lone goal was not detailed.