KRAKOW (Interstat) — Lech-UAM Poznan W defeated UJ Krakow W 2-0 on Wednesday in a global football game, using two second-half goals to secure its first win in the competition this season. The visitors broke through after a scoreless first half and controlled the decisive stretches of the match. UJ Krakow W, playing at home, could not find a response after falling behind. The result gave Lech-UAM Poznan W a needed lift while leaving UJ Krakow W to regroup ahead of its next fixture. Lech-UAM Poznan W kept its shape after taking the lead and limited the home side’s chances as the match moved toward its final stages. The visitors’ second-half pressure finally told when the opening goal arrived in the 53rd minute.

Lech-UAM Poznan W improved to 1-2-1 in the competition and 1-2-1 across all competitions. UJ Krakow W dropped to 1-2-0 in the competition and 1-2-0 across all competitions. The visitors’ record now reflects one win, two losses and one draw in competition play, while the hosts have one win and two losses in competition play. Their all-competitions records match their competition records. The match marked the first competition victory of the season for Lech-UAM Poznan W. UJ Krakow W remains in search of consistency after its first three competition matches of the campaign.

Maja Kuleczka of Lech-UAM Poznan W opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Kuleczka played the full 90 minutes and finished with one goal. Amelia Guzenda of Lech-UAM Poznan W added the second goal in the 82nd minute. Guzenda also played the full 90 minutes and finished with one goal. The two goals came in the second half and gave the visitors a cushion as UJ Krakow W sought a way back into the match. Lech-UAM Poznan W managed the closing stages without conceding. Kuleczka’s opener changed the match after a first half that produced no goals, and Guzenda’s late finish put the result beyond doubt.

UJ Krakow W had entered the match after a loss to GKS Katowice W and a win over Sleza Wroclaw W in its previous competition matches. Lech-UAM Poznan W had lost to Pogon Szczecin W and Gdansk W and drawn with Slask Wroclaw W in its prior competition outings. The visitors’ victory on Wednesday interrupted that run and improved their competition record. UJ Krakow W could not build on its earlier win in the competition and remained with one victory from its first three matches. The home side’s previous results had shown it could score, but it was held without a goal in this matchup. Those results left Lech-UAM Poznan W seeking a turnaround, which it found in Krakow.

The hosts pushed for a goal late but could not break through against a Lech-UAM Poznan W side that protected its lead. UJ Krakow W’s next scheduled match is against Bydgoszcz W in Polish Cup Women play. Lech-UAM Poznan W will look to build on the road result when it returns to competition action. The final whistle confirmed a clean sheet for the visitors and a shutout loss for the home side. Lech-UAM Poznan W’s defense held firm through the closing minutes, and UJ Krakow W could not produce a late breakthrough. The victory gave Lech-UAM Poznan W a stronger position in the competition standings without altering the broader challenges of its season.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of UJ Krakow W 2, Lech-UAM Poznan W 1, and its ELO system gave UJ Krakow W an 84.8 percent probability to win. The total score of 2 went over the over/under line of 2.5.