Rising Sun FC Narrowly Defeated By Young Boys In Benoni Thriller

Rising Sun FC hosted Young Boys at Benoni on 27 September 2025, with kick-off at 4:00pm in a tightly contested 11-a-side encounter. The match lasted 60 minutes plus added time, followed by five minutes of extra time, concluding with a 2-1 victory for Young Boys. Despite a valiant effort, Rising Sun FC fell just short on the day.

Rising Sun FC deployed a 3-5-2 formation, aiming to control the midfield and utilise wing-backs to stretch the opposition. The back three provided defensive solidity, while the five midfielders were expected to dominate possession and supply the two forwards with opportunities. The left and right midfielders had dual roles, supporting both defence and attack, while the central midfielders focused on ball retention and distribution. Unfortunately, no details of the starting lineup or substitutes were provided.

The opening half was a balanced affair, with both sides probing cautiously. Rising Sun FC looked to establish a foothold through their midfield dominance, but Young Boys remained disciplined and compact. At the 30-minute mark, the referee signalled half-time, with the scoreline still goalless. The first half saw Rising Sun’s midfielders working hard to break down Young Boys’ defensive shape, but clear-cut chances were limited.

As the second half unfolded, the tempo increased significantly. Young Boys struck first, taking the lead through a well-worked move that caught Rising Sun’s defence off guard. Rising Sun responded with greater urgency, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off when they found the net to level the scores, igniting hopes of a comeback in front of the sparse crowd of 50 spectators.

However, Young Boys were not to be denied and managed to regain the lead late in normal time. Rising Sun FC threw men forward in the closing stages, but the visitors’ defence held firm. The match extended into five minutes of extra time, where both teams had opportunities, but no further goals were scored.

Snethemba was named player of the match for Rising Sun FC, recognised for his tireless work rate and influence in midfield throughout the contest. Despite the defeat, Rising Sun showed resilience and determination in a closely fought encounter that ultimately swung in Young Boys’ favour.