POST-MATCH REPORT Rivers United 2-0 Rangers Int’l – Report
POST-MATCH REPORT
Rivers United 2-0 Rangers Int’l – Report
SUMMARY
Rivers United moved up two places on the Nigeria Premier Football League with a wonderful 2-0 win over Rangers International at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday evening.
Before kick-off, there were questions of Stanley Eguma’s side. They bounced back to winning ways after their exploits on the continent but could they beat the current leaders on the log?
Over this 90 minutes they provided an emphatic, undeniable answer.
Alex Oyowah scored the first on 34 minutes by heading home after an excellent delivery from Kazie Enyinnaya.
Then Deputy Echeta, who else, sealed the victory with a thunderous effort finishing a brilliant team move involving Ukeme Williams, Andy Okpe and Alex Oyowah who provided the final assist.
Rangers International did not underperform. In fact, they were fluent and dangerous. But the home side back line of Sochima Victor, Kazie Enyinnaya, Emmanuel Ampiah, Anthony Ohaegbu and Ekerette Udom smothered the significant threat they posed and the desired link up play provided by Augustine Okejepha ensured Rivers United took the chances that came to them.
That sounds simplistic but, in reality, it was underpinned with sweat, skill and steel.
This was a massive victory for this Rivers United team.
WHAT OUR MANAGER SAID
Stanley Eguma – Rivers United FC
“It was a very interesting match, both teams gave a good account of themselves. This is another big image (advertisement) for the NPFL. The game had a lot of quality, you see the pace of the two teams, the skills and technical input was very impressive. We had the better chances and took it. Rangers played well but we had the upper hand.” – Eguma
WHAT THIS MEAN
Rivers United FC move up into 15th place on the log with 37 points from 25 matches.
WHAT NEXT
The Pride of Rivers will host Katsina United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Thursday 25th April 2024 in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 28 fixture. Kickoff is scheduled for 4pm
