Rising Sun FC hosted Spark FC in a friendly match at Benoni on 6th September 2025, with kick-off at 2:00 pm. The home side delivered a stunning performance, securing a resounding victory with a final score of 17-5, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience throughout the match.
Rising Sun FC lined up in a 4-2-1 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their attacking players. Alwande took his position as the goalkeeper, with Snethemba and Obi occupying the right and left defensive roles respectively. The central defensive pairing of Dumisan and Boy provided a strong backbone, while Sphelele and Hlelo operated as central midfielders, tasked with both creating chances and supporting the defence. Up front, Ntando was the lone striker, expected to lead the line and convert the opportunities created by his midfielders.
The substitutes for Rising Sun FC were not disclosed, but the starting eleven was more than capable of making an impact on the game.
The match began with an early shock for the home side as Spark FC took the lead just one minute into the game. However, Rising Sun quickly responded, with Sphelele equalising in the fourth minute, assisted by Snethemba. The momentum shifted in favour of Rising Sun as they took control of the match.
Just three minutes later, Spark FC found the net again, regaining the lead at 2-1. Yet, Sphelele was determined to make his mark, scoring his second goal in the tenth minute, this time assisted by Hlelo. The home side's confidence surged, and Sphelele completed his hat-trick in the thirteenth minute, again with Hlelo providing the assist.
As the first half progressed, Rising Sun FC capitalised on their opponents' misfortunes, with a series of own goals from Spark FC. The first of these came in the twenty-first minute, credited to Boy's pressure on the opposition defence. This was followed by another own goal from Spark FC in the twenty-sixth minute, again assisted by Boy, who was proving to be a thorn in the side of the visitors.
The onslaught continued as Spark FC's defence crumbled, conceding yet another own goal in the thirtieth minute, this time assisted by Obi. Rising Sun FC's dominance was further emphasised when Alwande's involvement led to another own goal in the thirty-eighth minute, pushing the score to 7-2.
Just before half-time, Spark FC managed to score their third goal in the forty-first minute, but Rising Sun FC responded immediately with another own goal from their opponents in the forty-fifth minute, assisted by Alwande, bringing the score to an astonishing 8-3 at the break.
The second half saw Rising Sun FC continue their relentless attack, with Sphelele emerging as the standout player of the match. His performance was instrumental in the team's overwhelming victory, as they added to their tally with a series of goals, ultimately finishing the match with a staggering 17 goals to Spark FC's 5.
This friendly encounter not only showcased Rising Sun FC's attacking capabilities but also highlighted areas for improvement in Spark FC's defensive organisation. The match served as a valuable experience for both teams as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures.
