Nigeria Leagues
NPFL 2022/23 : Rivers United Forced Abia Warriors To A One All Draw As The League Resume For Second Round
Morice Chukwu slotted residence a well-taken equaliser from the spot as Rivers United claimed a degree in opposition to cussed Abia Warriors on Sunday night in a Nigeria Premier Soccer League group B tie on the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium.
After falling behind to a aim from Nweke Kalu, the Stanley Eguma tutored facet battled their approach again into the sport and had their reward late on when Morice Chukwu slotted in from the penalty spot.
Sustaining the profitable method, Coach Stanley Eguma named an unchanged facet to the workforce that defeated Rangers Int 1-0 three days in the past on the similar venue.
However with fatigue clearly setting in, United obtained off to a tentative begin within the second half and had been made to pay when Nweke Kalu raced by and gave the guests the lead.
The Pleasure of Rivers started to point out indicators of life across the hour mark when Albert Korvah noticed an effort blocked, earlier than Morice Chukwu flashed a shot over the bar.
Kazie Enyinnaya then noticed a drilled cross take a deflection, earlier than Substitute Ekeocha Chukwudi had a first-time drive saved by the Abia Warriors goalkeeper.
The customer had their moments within the recreation and Rivers United had been indebted to Man of the match, secure arms Abiodun Akande who made three level clean saves to stop Abia Warriors from rising their tally.
Rivers United persistent at aim made off when a defender of Abia Warriors dealt with the ball within the field after a flick from Nyima Nwagua with Morice Chukwu slotting within the resultant spot kick to even rating.
There was no dramatic winner on the finish of the sport as each groups had been made to share the factors.
Rivers United transfer prime of the NPFL group B standings with 19 factors and a aim distinction of +5 similar as second positioned Lobi Stars however are prime having scored extra targets.
Rivers United will now flip consideration to the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation’s Cup and can make a visit to Ivory Coast to tackle ASEC Mimosa of their final group B tie on Sunday 2nd April 2023.
The submit NPFL 2022/23 : Rivers United Compelled Abia Warriors To A One All Draw As The League Resume For Second Spherical first appeared on Sports247 Nigeria.
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