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title: "RFS to host Riga derby as Latvian Cup semi-finals are drawn"
date: 2026-08-19T13:36:22Z
lang: en
author: "Ivo"
canonical: https://balticfootballnews.com/rfs-to-host-riga-derby-as-latvian-cup-semi-finals-are-drawn/
categories: ["Latvian Cup"]
---

# RFS to host Riga derby as Latvian Cup semi-finals are drawn
**Latvian Cup holders Auda have avoided the two big Riga clubs in the draw for the semi-finals, leaving RFS and Riga to meet in a derby for a place in the final.**

Instead, Auda will travel to Daugavpils for the other last-four tie, with the Latgale side still seeking a first appearance in the Latvian Cup final.

The quarter-finals were won by the four sides expected to go through, although Auda had the most difficult route. They let a two-goal lead slip against Grobiņa before recovering to win 3-2 after extra time.

Daugavpils booked their semi-final place with a 3-1 home win over Ogre United, while Riga beat Metta 4-1 at Skonto Stadium. RFS advanced with a 1-0 victory over Super Nova.

The derby between RFS and Riga will be staged at LNK Sporta Parks, RFS’s home ground. The semi-final matches are scheduled for 2 and 3 September.

Source: [sportacentrs.com](https://sportacentrs.com/futbols/citi_latvijas_turniri/19082026-kausa_ipasnieki_izmuk_no_rigas_klubiem_de)