Riverside FC vs FC Benjamins

League: SAFA eThekwini MRL Zonal League
Venue: Riverside FC  - "The River"
Date: 20 March 2026
Final Score: Riverside FC 9 – 0 FC Benjamins

After a disappointing first loss of the season away last week, the boys returned to “The River” ready to set the record straight and show why they are champions.

They did exactly that.

A commanding, devastating performance from the first whistle saw Riverside take control early and never let go, putting the game beyond doubt and sealing it with authority.

FIRST HALF – TOTAL CONTROL

⚽ 9’ GOAL – VAH (1–0)
After winning the ball on the wing, Aphiwe beat his man and squared for Vah to tap home.

⚽ 22’ GOAL – SERGE (PEN) (2–0)
A brilliant one-two saw Aphiwe brought down in the box.
Serge stepped up and converted confidently.

⚽ 24’ GOAL – SERGE (3–0)
After an initial save, Serge reacted quickest to finish from a tight angle.

⚽ 28’ GOAL – SERGE (4–0)
Ball won in midfield. Mfundo played Serge through, and he completed his hat-trick. 🎩🔥

⚽ 29’ GOAL – MIGUEL (5–0)
After the goalkeeper spilled the ball following contact with Aphiwe, Miguel tapped in.

⚽ 30’ GOAL – SERGE (6–0)
Serge broke through and chipped the goalkeeper to extend the lead.

⏱ HALF-TIME: Riverside 6–0 FC Benjamins

SECOND HALF – RELENTLESS

⚽ 60’ GOAL – SERGE (7–0)
Good combination play between Johan and Aphiwe, finished by Serge.

⚽ 62’ GOAL – VAH (8–0)
Vah saw his first effort saved but reacted quickest to score the rebound.

⚽ 83’ GOAL – SERGE (9–0)
Vah carried the ball, beat the offside trap and squared for Serge to finish.

⏱ FULL-TIME: Riverside FC 9–0 FC Benjamins

 

⭐ STANDOUT PERFORMANCES⭐

🔥 Serge – Clinical and dominant in front of goal with a huge return on the night.

⚡ Aphiwe – Direct, creative and at the heart of the attacking play.

🎯 Vah – A goal, an assist and constant danger down the wing.

🌟 Miguel – Alert in the box and influential throughout.

📈 CHAMPIONS RESPONSE

A response worthy of champions.
A performance built on intensity, quality and intent from the first minute.

Down at “The River”, the standard was clear once again.

🌊 The River keeps flowing.

🔵💛 Riverside FC – One Club. One Family.