Broń Radom vs Ceramika Opoczno

Broń Radom's response after falling 2-0 down was the defining phase of the match. Rather than folding, the side began to impose themselves on the game after the 25-minute mark, and the tactical tweaks Błaszczak made at half-time — shifting personnel and likely adjusting the shape — turned a one-sided contest into a genuinely competitive one. The 44th-minute goal just before the break was particularly valuable, giving the dressing room a psychological lift that carried into the second half. However, the inability to hold parity after Giovani's equaliser, conceding again within 15 minutes of drawing level, will be the main concern for the coaching staff.

Lucas Giovani — The Brazilian-born midfielder was Broń Radom's standout player. His 53rd-minute equaliser capped an energetic display, and he was central to the side's improved second-half performance. He looks a key figure for the season ahead.

Trialist (scorer, 44') — The unnamed forward who bagged the first Broń goal made a strong case for a contract. To score in a side that had been chasing the game for 40 minutes showed composure, and the goal was timed perfectly to change the match's momentum.

Ceramika Opoczno's early attackers — The home side's front line deserve credit for the rapid-fire opening that put Broń on the back foot. Two goals inside 20 minutes set the tone, and the match-winning third goal — struck after Broń had fought back to 2-2 — demonstrated resilience.

This was a game of two distinct halves — or rather, a game of three distinct phases. Ceramika dominated the opening 25 minutes (2-0). Broń Radom grew into the contest and were arguably the better side from 25' to 60', scoring twice and creating chances. The final half-hour was more even, with Ceramika's match-winner proving decisive. The 3-2 scoreline is a fair reflection of a contest that swung several times, though Broń will feel they could have salvaged a draw had they maintained their post-equaliser momentum.

Broń Radom manager Hubert Błaszczak used the match to assess five trialists: two goalkeepers, a centre-back, a central midfielder, a defensive midfielder and a striker. The fact that the team went behind early but fought back to parity suggests the experimental XI held its own against a Ceramika side that had already begun their competitive preparations.

For Broń Radom, this was their second pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 campaign in the Mazovian fourth league. After a 4-0 win over Pilica Białobrzegi on 11 July, this narrow defeat offers useful data points — the squad depth is being tested, and Błaszczak now has a clearer picture of which trialists merit contract offers.

Ceramika Opoczno, meanwhile, begin their own pre-season programme with a win. Getting the first run-out done with a victory — especially after being pegged back from 2-0 — builds a solid foundation for the weeks ahead.

Next up for Broń Radom: Saturday 18 July, 11:00 local time, away to Arka Pawłów (4th league, Świętokrzyska group) at the Jodła Jedlnia-Letnisko ground in Kolonka.

A useful workout for both sides. Broń Radom's ability to fight back from 2-0 down and 3-2 down — with a makeshift XI including multiple trialists — speaks to decent character in the squad. The defensive fragility that allowed Ceramika to score three times, however, is clearly on Błaszczak's fix-list ahead of the Arka Pawłów test on Saturday.