Baník Souš vs Písek

Písek started the brighter side, forcing Baník goalkeeper David Vitásek — a trialist who is in talks over a possible move to the club — into several early saves. The north Bohemians needed the first drinks break at the 20-minute mark to settle, with the centre-back pairing of Jakub Kopřiva and Abdulrasheed Musa holding firm against a series of dangerous through-balls from the south Bohemian side.

The momentum shifted after the water break. In the 25th minute, midfielder Denis Laňka let fly from nearly the halfway line, lobbing the ball over the Písek goalkeeper but watching it crash against the crossbar — Baník's first real attempt. Ondřej Podzimek then drove into the box, but the visitors overcomplicated the move from the cutback and the chance went begging. Adam Vlasák fired narrowly over, and Jakub Tomšík saw his shot blocked as Baník finished the half the stronger side.

Goalless at the break, Baník continued to build pressure after the restart. The breakthrough came in the 65th minute. Marek Krátký released the ball on the right flank, and Michal Rjaska made a clever near-post run, shifting the ball onto his stronger foot and slotting into the far corner past the exposed Písek goalkeeper.

Baník's lead lasted just three minutes. In the 68th minute, an unforced error in the Baník backline during a routine build-up phase handed possession to Písek, and Lukáš Bastl capitalised to level the score.

A second drinks break followed, and the final 20 minutes saw both sides prioritise defensive solidity. Clear chances dried up as the intensity of a genuine contest — occasionally spilling over the friendly boundaries — gave way to a controlled endgame.

The three-minute swing between Rjaska's 65th-minute opener and Bastl's 68th-minute equaliser defined the match. Baník's inability to consolidate after taking the lead, stemming from a defensive mistake in the build-up phase, proved costly. For a side that conceded three goals against Dukla Prague B in their previous friendly, the lesson in game management was clear.

• Michal Rjaska (Baník Souš) — Scored for the second consecutive friendly, following up his goal against Dukla Prague B. The 21-year-old midfielder told the club website he is "pushing to shoot more often" this season. "Every goal was different," he said. "Against Písek, Kraťas played it to me and I finished." A creative force in central midfield who led Baník's assists last season, Rjaska now looks to add goals to his game.
• David Vitásek (Baník Souš — trialist) — The goalkeeper, in talks over a potential move to Baník, made several impressive saves in the first half to keep Písek at bay, earning praise in the club's match report.
• Jakub Kopřiva & Abdulrasheed Musa (Baník Souš) — The centre-back pairing handled a lively Písek attack in the first half, with Musa's physical presence particularly effective in shutting down dangerous situations.

Player of the match: Michal Rjaska (Baník Souš)

The 1-1 scoreline accurately reflects a contest that was evenly split. Písek dominated the opening 20 minutes before Baník grew into the game, and the second half was largely played on Baník's terms until the defensive error gifted Písek the equaliser. Baník's Laňka hitting the crossbar from 50 yards was the standout moment of sustained threat, while Písek's organised defending — praised by the Baník match report — restricted the home side to half-chances rather than clear-cut openings. The three-minute double-goal sequence (65' and 68') was the only period of the match where the deadlock was broken.

For Baník Souš, the draw continues a mixed pre-season: a narrow defeat at Žižkov, a 3-1 loss to Dukla Prague B, and now this 1-1 result. The team has one more friendly remaining — against Viktoria Plzeň B on 1 August at Stadion Masopusta — before the ČFL season opener at home against FK Teplice B on Friday 7 August.

Písek, who have now drawn all three of their pre-season friendlies (2-2 against Arsenal Česká Lípa, 2-2 against Příbram, and this 1-1), begin their competitive campaign on Saturday 8 August away at Povltavská in Štěchovice.

A competitive, even workout that served its purpose for both ČFL sides. Baník showed improved second-half play after a slow start and will rue the defensive lapse that cost them a first pre-season win, while Rjaska's continued goalscoring form is a positive sign. Písek's organisation and discipline, particularly in defence, suggest they will again be a factor in Group A this season.

All statistics and match data from the official provider payload. Match report details from FK Baník Most-Souš official website (fkbms.cz). Quotes from Michal Rjaska interview, 26 July 2026, fkbms.cz.