Raków Częstochowa's reserve team lost a friendly match against Zagłębie Sosnowiec. The game at the stadium on Kresowa Street finished 2:1 to the hosts.
Zagłębie took an early lead. Jakub Myszor scored for the Sosnowiec side in the 12th minute. The joy for the young Częstochowa players was short-lived. The second half saw chances for both teams, but the goalkeepers prevented any further goals.
Raków's reserve team coach, Dawid Szulczek, admitted after the match that his players gave their all. "It was a good test for the young lads against an experienced opponent," said Szulczek. He emphasised that such matches are essential for the development of players aspiring to break into the first team. Raków's senior side currently sits 18th in the Ekstraklasa with just three points from ten games.
For Raków's reserves, this was another friendly as part of their preparations. Future training and friendly match plans will depend on the needs of the first team, which faces Wieczysta Kraków away on Friday, 16 October. The Kraków-based opponent is currently 15th in the table. Ahead of this important league clash, it's worth checking Raków Częstochowa's full fixtures schedule. Despite the defeat, the friendly in Sosnowiec provided valuable lessons for the club's young talents.
Background and full detail: rakow.com
