Kluczbork vs Barycz Sułów

The half-time reshuffle tipped the balance decisively. After a balanced first period, Barycz's second-half XI pressed with more intensity and structure, pinning Kluczbork back in their own half. The first goal — a headed corner routine in the 50th minute — forced Kluczbork to chase the game, which played straight into Barycz's counter-pressing strengths.

• Dominik Budzyński (Barycz Sułów): Made several important first-half saves to keep Kluczbork at bay, ensuring the game stayed goalless until Barycz's second-half momentum took over.
• Łukasz Bogusławski (Barycz Sułów): His raking cross-field pass in behind the defence created the second goal — a pass that unlocked the game at a key moment.
• Grzegorz Kotowicz (Barycz Sułów): Delivered a dangerous corner routine that produced the opener, and was a constant outlet on the right side in the second half.
• David Onoh (Barycz Sułów): Debutant who looked lively despite missing his best chance, flashing a shot over the bar in the first half.

Player of the match: Dominik Budzyński — his first-half saves were match-defining.

Both sides used the game primarily as a conditioning exercise, with two entirely different line-ups per half. The 0-0 scoreline at half-time reflected an even contest, but Barycz's second-half dominance — reflected in sustained pressure, high regains, and two well-worked goals — suggests their intensity levels are already rising ahead of the step up to the third tier. Kluczbork's first-half opportunities, including two clear-cut chances saved by Budzyński, showed they will be competitive when the league season begins.

This was the first of several pre-season tests for both sides ahead of the 2026/27 Betclic 3 Liga campaign — a league both clubs will contest this season. Barycz Sułów are preparing for their debut season at this level after winning promotion, while Kluczbork are building toward a competitive campaign. The two teams will meet again in the league's opening fixture, meaning this friendly offered an early glimpse of what to expect.

Barycz Sułów's next friendly: vs Legia II Warszawa on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at Legia Training Center, 12:00 BST. The match will be streamed on the P4P Players YouTube channel.

Kluczbork's next friendly: TBC — the club's pre-season schedule is still being finalised.

A routine pre-season workout that told both managers what they needed to know. Barycz's second-half performance, built on high pressing and sharp set-piece execution, hinted at a side that could adapt quickly to the demands of the third tier. Kluczbork will take confidence from an even first-half showing but will want to sharpen their finishing before the real business begins.