Motor Doesn’t Expect a Tired Raków: “Credit Where It’s Due”

Motor Lublin had a free midweek, while Raków Częstochowa fought through a dramatic Polish Cup semi-final. Raków advanced after a penalty shootout following 120 minutes of play.

Semi-final exertion for Raków

Raków overturned a 0-2 deficit to force extra time. The match ended level and was decided on spot kicks.

Coach’s assessment

Motor boss Mateusz Stolarski called it an intense, back-and-forth game. He said the result could spur Raków to big things late in the season.

Squad depth on display

Stolarski highlighted Raków’s strength across the roster. He noted Tudor and Diaby-Fadiga did not start, Leonardo Rocha featured as second striker, and Bulat did not enter the game.

Motor’s form and outlook

Motor arrive confident after six matches without defeat. Stolarski told his players to enjoy the run and stressed their preparation and planning.

Fatigue and match implications

Raków played 120 minutes on Thursday, which is a significant effort. Stolarski acknowledged the toll but added the team is used to three-day turnarounds.

Motor doesn’t expect a tired Raków, but Filmogaz.com notes credit where it’s due for the visitors. The sides meet on Sunday at 14:45 in the PKO Ekstraklasa.