Rivers United beat Bayelsa United to leave drop zone

Rivers United defeated Bayelsa United in a Nigeria Premier Soccer League match day 12 rescheduled recreation on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The Satisfaction of Rivers triumphed 2-0 over the Prospect Boys within the South-South derby courtesy of a purpose in every half of the encounter to maneuver out of the relegation zone.

An early surge within the first part noticed the host go into the lead via Nyima Nwagua’s superb strike within the tenth minutes after a Deputy Echeta labored out move.

It might have been 2-0 at stoppage time of the primary half as Bayelsa United defender Loveday Saro nearly turned in a cross into his personal purpose however had the woodwork to thank.

The second purpose lastly got here within the eighty fifth minute as Ivorian Yao Bernard Kouassi headed dwelling Samuel Antwi’s inch-perfect cross after approaching for Nwagua 15 minute earlier.

The win takes Rivers to 12 with 12 factors and three matches to play whereas Bayelsa United are third from backside with 13 factors.

Rivers United go continental of their subsequent recreation as they play within the CAF Confederation Cup in Tunis in opposition to Membership Africain on December 20 whereas Bayelsa United play within the NPFL in opposition to Plateau United.

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