Paul Acquah was in terrific form for Rivers United as his hatrick ensured that the NPFL champions condemned visiting DC Motema Pembe to a loss, reports www.totorinews.com.
Acquah, the Ghanaian import of Rivers United scored his first goal in the added time in the first half to give Nigerians at the Nest of champions stadium in Uyo something to cheer going into the break.
Rivers United were asking the questions, dictating the pace of the game and their efforts got rewarded with another goal in the 56th courtesy of Acquah to make it a brace.
However, the Congolese side reduced the tally in the 78th minutes when Kingu Yallet scored to give Pembe hope of clawing their way back into the game.
The goal turned the game into very anxious moments and nervy atmosphere for the fans of Rivers United as Pembe searched for the equaliser.
But Acquah took the game beyond the reach of the visitors when he scored his hatrick within the three minutes added time to make it a terrific Thursday evening for Rivers United.
With this resounding victory, Rivers United are cloud 9 as they lead the group with nine points.
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