# Raków Częstochowa advances to Conference League fourth round

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rakw-czstochowa-conference-league-qualification
> Updated: 2026-08-13T20:01:44.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3.

Raków Częstochowa has advanced to the fourth qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League after defeating Hammarby IF. Following a 0-0 draw in the first leg, the Polish side secured a 1-0 victory in the second leg at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm.

The decisive goal was scored by Stratos Svarnas from close range during first-half stoppage time, following a set piece where Oskar Repka headed down a free kick from Oliwier Kwiatkowski. The match was characterized by high tension, including a red card for Hammarby’s Amin Boudri in the 54th minute and reports of offensive banners displayed by Swedish fans. Additionally, Raków goalkeeper Kacper Trelowski received praise from coach Dawid Kroczek for critical saves during the match.

Following the elimination, Hammarby captain Nahir Besara declined to blame officiating, stating the team must ‘look in the mirror’ and take responsibility for failing to avoid unnecessary set pieces and cards. 

Raków is scheduled to face Croatian side Hajduk Split in the next round, with the first leg set for August 20 and the return leg on August 27. Hajduk Split advances to this matchup after defeating Žalgiris Vilnius with a 9-2 aggregate score.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Hammarby IF eliminated from Europe after loss to Raków

Hammarby IF's European campaign has ended after a 0-1 loss to Raków Częstochowa, marked by a goal from Stratos Svarnas and a red card for Amin Boudri.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hammarby-if-eliminated-from-europe-after-loss-to-rakw

### 2026-08-13: Raków Częstochowa advances to Conference League fourth round

Raków Częstochowa advanced to the UEFA Conference League fourth qualifying round after a 1-0 away win against Hammarby IF. They will next face Hajduk Split.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rakw-czstochowa-takes-lead-against-hammarby-if

### 2026-08-06: Raków Częstochowa draws 0-0 with Hammarby in League qualifier

Raków Częstochowa and Hammarby IF drew 0‑0 in the Conference League third‑round qualifier, setting up a return leg in Stockholm on 13 August.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rakw-czstochowa-draws-0-0-with-hammarby-in-league-qualifier

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Cite as: Raków Częstochowa advances to Conference League fourth round. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rakw-czstochowa-conference-league-qualification