NPFL Reschedule match: Plateau United pip Rivers United in 5-goal thriller

Plateau United edged Rivers United within the Nigeria Premier Soccer match day 10 fixture on the New Jos Township Stadium on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com experiences.

In a tie characterised by 3 penalties, a pink card and late objectives, the 2016 champions defeated the 2022 champions 3-2.

Andy Okpe drew the primary blood for the Pleasure of Rivers with a strike from the penalty spot within the twenty seventh minute of the sport after Adikwu handed the ball within the field.

Albert Hilary nevertheless equalled rating 2 minutes to the top of the primary half from the spot to attain his ninth aim of the season because the half ended 1-1 following a foul on him.

Muhammad Umar gave the hosts the lead 9 minutes into the second half after Yakubu Adams’ help.

Rivers United equalled rating 10 minutes later  via Endurance Ebedeberi who scored from the spot after Adikwu introduced down Samuel within the field.

The Jos Boys had been diminished to 10 males after Moses Adikwu was proven the pink card within the 74th minute.

Yakubu Adams with 3 minutes to the ninetieth minute turned the hero for his facet to attain off Albert Hilary’s help disregarding the numerical drawback of his group.

The win takes Plateau United to fifth with 28 factors.

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