George Finidi – led technical crew of Rivers United defeated visiting Heartland tutored by Emmanuel Amuneke 3 – 1 in NPFL cracker on Saturday evening, reports www.totorinews.com.
Rivers United began on a very strong note when Tunde Olaniyi hit the back of the net in the 3rd minute and it was a goal that brought the momentum to the host team, as Heartland struggled to find their balance.
Heartland gradually came into the game and the team was rewarded with an equaliser in the added minutes of the first half, as both teams went into the break on equal ground.
However, the second half was a different ball game, with Rivers United in total dominance and Kabiru Abdullahi’s brace in 68th and 90th minute completely sealed victory for Finidi at the expense of Amuneke.
Rivers United now four points from two games, while Heartland are yet to earn a point from the same number of games.
