Rigas Futbola Skola 2–3 Riga FC — The Latvian Cup delivered a derby for the history books on 4 September 2026 as Riga FC edged past rivals Rigas Futbola Skola in a five-goal thriller, prevailing 3–2 to secure bragging rights and a place in the next round.

Few fixtures in Latvian football carry the weight of an RFS–Riga FC meeting. With both clubs chasing domestic supremacy, the cup tie had all the tension of a league decider. It did not disappoint. From the first whistle, the game was played at high intensity, and the opening goal arrived quickly as Riga FC drew first blood with a sharp attacking move.

A fiercely contested cup derby

RFS responded like a wounded side, equalising through a well-taken effort that brought the home fans to their feet. The momentum shifted back and forth, and Riga FC regained the lead before the half-hour mark with another composed finish. Yet RFS struck again to level the contest, ensuring the sides went into the break deadlocked at 2–2.

With a semi-final spot on the line, both teams pushed for the decisive goal. Defenders threw themselves into blocks, goalkeepers made critical saves, and the tension inside the stadium grew with every attack. The winner finally came when Riga FC pounced on a defensive lapse and finished calmly to make it 3–2 deep into the second half.

Riga FC hold firm to claim the tie

RFS pushed forward in search of another equaliser and laid siege to the Riga FC goal in the closing minutes, but the visitors held firm. The full-time whistle sparked celebrations among the travelling players and staff, who knew they had edged one of the most competitive matches of the Latvian cup season.

The result is a significant psychological blow for RFS in the cup rivalry and a major confidence boost for Riga FC. In a competition defined by knockout pressure, Riga FC showed the resilience and composure needed to go all the way. For RFS, the focus now turns back to domestic duties as they look to bounce back from a painful derby defeat.