10-man Rivers United defeat Motema Pembe away from residence

Rivers United picked up a slender 1-0 win over Congolese outfit DC Motema Pembe of their CAF Confederation Cup Group B encounter. The consequence took the NPFL champions to the highest of the group following the primary spherical of group stage fixtures.

Having been defeated by Diables Noirs of their first sport earlier than strolling to a win over ASEC Mimosas of their second sport, Rivers United have been seeking to construct momentum once they travelled to Angola for his or her Matchday Three conflict.

Motema Pembe began the match the higher of either side however there was hardly any goalmouth motion from both facet within the opening 40 minutes.

Rivers United have been diminished to 10 males within the forty second minute as left-back Ebube Duru acquired his second reserving of the sport and was subsequently despatched off for simulation within the penalty field.

Regardless of being a person down, the Nigerian champions took the lead simply eight minutes into the second half by hardworking midfielder Paul Acquah. The Congolese facet stored a excessive line as Rivers United ready to take a free-kick, however their line was caught out by a well-timed run from Denis Ndasi Kadiang, who headed the ball throughout purpose for Acquah to attain on the second time of asking.

Rivers United goalkeeper Victor Sochima and his defenders defended heroically to maintain the house facet at bay. The NPFL champions held on for an important three factors away from residence as they went high of Group B with six factors following ASEC Mimosas’ 2-0 win over Diables Noirs within the different group sport.