Raków Częstochowa concluded the international break with a friendly victory. David Szwarga's side defeated Polonia Bytom 4-1 on Friday, October 2nd, at the venue in Poczesna.
The match served as preparation for a key league return. Raków, sitting 18th in the Ekstraklasa with just three points, will host ninth-placed GKS Katowice at their home ground next Friday, October 9th. The opponent presents a tough test.
The Częstochowa club entered the match against Polonia Bytom following a poor run of league form. In their last five matches, they recorded only two wins against three losses. The friendly was an opportunity to test tactics and rotate the squad. "Raków Częstochowa will use the international break for a control match with Polonia Bytom," a local outlet stated beforehand. "The meeting will take place on Friday, October 2nd, at 11:30 in Poczesna," it added.
The 4-1 result is a positive signal ahead of a difficult period. The team must quickly improve its league position, where it trails leaders Gornik Zabrze by 19 points. The next league match against GKS Katowice is set for a week's time at Limanowskiego Street stadium.
