NPFL Rescheduled Match: Rivers United consolidate top spot with win over Doma

Rivers United have received their final house match of the common season by defeating Doma United within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League Match Day 16 rescheduled recreation on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

The ‘Pleasure of Rivers’ beat the Savannah Tigers by two targets to nil on the Adokiye Amiesmaka Stadium, Portharcourt to complete the season unbeaten at house.

Two first targets by Nwagua Nyima Nekabari and Albert Korvah secured all factors for the defending champions within the group B encounter.

Coach Stanley Eguma began with the identical crew that secured the utmost factors towards Sunshine Stars three days in the past they usually did not fail to ship.

The host had the momentum with Albert Korvah, Mohammed Shirz and Joseph Onoja all coming near scoring inside the first ten minutes of the sport.

Within the nineteenth minute, the impasse was lastly damaged when Nwagua put the Portharcourt facet in entrance via Onoja Joseph’s help.

After some resistance from the visiting crew the second purpose got here a minute earlier than half time as Korvah scored a screamer to provide the house crew a cushty lead into the second 45 minutes.

Coach Akinlade made double substitution for the Tigers as Bidemi and Ufere made method for Emmanuel Luke Ogwuche and Usman Musa.

Emmanuel Luke virtually made an on the spot influence as his 48 minute strike hit the bar as Doma sought to get into the sport.

Usman Musa almost received a purpose virtually instantly after his shot was parried by goalkeeper Sochima Victor.

Luke jiffy later, pushed for a purpose, however his try was futile because the guests saved the ascendency in seek for a purpose.

Doma United continued as the higher facet within the half and received a purpose within the eighty fifth minute via Musa, however the assistant referee dominated the purpose for offside.

All efforts to get a purpose proved futile for the Gombe State primarily based membership because the tie ended 2-0 in favour of Rivers United.

The win retains the reigning champions prime of the league group B with three factors forward of second place, Lobi Stars whereas Doma United stay third with 26 factors and must win their final match to have the ability to safe the final Tremendous Six spot of the group.

By Uche Dozie