Nigeria Leagues
Rivers State FA Cup Final: Rivers United Thrashed Police Crime Busters To Complete Domestic Double
Reigning Nigeria Skilled Soccer League(NPFL) champions, Rivers United continued their spectacular marketing campaign on Wednesday night after defeating Police Crime Busters F.C of Port Harcourt 3-1 within the ultimate of the 2022 Rivers State FA Cup to win their second trophy of the season.
Some controversies ensued within the build-up to at the moment’s ultimate match over the change of venue from the Sharks soccer Stadium which has been the normal host venue for the AITEO Cup finals to Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, with the Head Coach of Police Crime Busters, ASP Douye Ghomorai condemning the transfer however the organizers on taking part in the match.
Chijioke Akuneto opened the scoring for the league champions within the thirty seventh minute of the ultimate match because of a Sikiru Oluwatosin help, earlier than he went forward to double the lead only a minute later with Chijioke Akuneto reciprocating Sikiru’s earlier assist as “The Satisfaction of Rivers” ended the primary half with a snug 2-0 lead.
Malachi Ohawume beat the Busters’ goalkeeper with an clever chip off an help from Festus Austin to make it 3-0 within the 84th minute. Police Crime Busters grabbed a comfort simply earlier than the full-time whistle.
At full time, Rivers United walked away with a 3-1 victory at Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium and the 2022 Rivers State Aiteo cup title to finish a home double, having already topped the winners of the 2021/2022 NPFL season.
Rivers United will symbolize the state on the finals of the 2022 Nationwide Aiteo Cup later within the 12 months.
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