Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Raków Częstochowa began pre-season with a 2–0 friendly win over Piast Gliwice thanks to goals from Jonatan Braut Brunes and Max Pawłowski.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Raków controlled the opening exchanges and broke through just before the quarter-hour mark. Braut Brunes — the Norwegian centre-forward who joined Raków in 2025 — found the net from inside the box after a well-worked move through the middle.
Piast offered little in response during the first half, managing no clear-cut chances against a compact Raków defence. The hosts carried a 1–0 lead into the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Raków remained patient in possession and struck again nine minutes after the restart. Max Pawłowski, a 19-year-old striker who spent the 2025/26 season on loan at II-liga side Olimpia Grudziądz, capitalised on a loose ball in the area to slot home the second.
Piast Gliwice pushed forward in the closing stages but failed to test Raków's goalkeeper, and the match ended 2–0.
The turning point
The second goal was the decisive moment. At 1–0, the game was within Piast's reach. But Pawłowski's strike in the 54th minute forced Piast to chase the game, which played into Raków's hands as they controlled the tempo thereafter.
Key performers
Jonatan Braut Brunes — The Norwegian forward, valued at around €8m, showed his quality with a composed 12th-minute finish. He led the line well and linked up effectively during his time on the pitch.
Max Pawłowski — The teenage academy graduate marked his return to the first-team setup with a well-taken goal. His movement off the ball caused problems for the Piast defence all afternoon.
Raków's defensive unit — Piast failed to register a shot on target across the 90 minutes, a sign that Marek Papszun's side are already building solid defensive foundations despite it being early in pre-season.
By the numbers — interpreted
The provider stats show Raków dominated possession and created the better chances. Braut Brunes' goal in the 12th minute gave them an early platform, and Raków never looked back. The 2–0 scoreline accurately reflects the balance of play — Piast had few answers in the final third. Raków's 1–0 halftime lead was a fair reflection of a half they controlled, and the second goal early in the second half ended any prospect of a Piast fightback.
What it means
This was Raków Częstochowa's first pre-season friendly of the summer. The Ekstraklasa's 2026/27 campaign is expected to kick off in late July, giving Raków several more friendlies to fine-tune their shape. Piast Gliwice, who began their own pre-season camp in Opalenica this week, will also continue their build-up with further fixtures.
Raków next face Zulte Waregem in a friendly on 4 July, while Piast Gliwice are scheduled to play GKS Katowice on 1 July.
Verdict
A professional, low-intensity workout that told Raków's coaching staff little they did not already know. Braut Brunes looks sharp, Pawłowski staked a claim for more minutes, and the clean sheet will please the defensive coaches. For Piast, there is work to do in attack ahead of the new season.
Match Events
Key match events between Piast Gliwice and Raków Częstochowa — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2019
Piast Gliwice vs Raków Częstochowa Head to Head Results· 15
Piast Gliwice and Raków Częstochowa have met 15 times — Piast Gliwice won 5, Raków Częstochowa won 9, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Raków Częstochowa leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.40 per match (15 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2021.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 27 Jun 2026