Rivers United were held to a goalless draw away at Abia Warriors for the second consecutive EUROMATCHNPFL season, despite creating the clearer scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
‎‎Several chances were created in the first half. Shola Oladunjoye and Samson Olasupo both tested the home goalkeeper, Ali Ishaku who responded with important saves.
‎‎Shortly afterwards, Samuel Bassey was denied when his dangerous cut-back was cleared to safety. Rivers United goalkeeper Clinton Andy was also called into action and produced an excellent save to keep the scores level.
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‎‎After the break, Olasupo rose to meet a precise cross from the overlapping Bassey but headed just over the crossbar. Although a breakthrough proved elusive, the result extends Rivers United’s unbeaten start to the season.
‎‎The result leaves Rivers United second in the standings with 16 points, one behind leaders Rangers International while Abia Warriors occupy 15th spot with seven points less.
‎‎Finidi George’s men will return to EUROMATCHNPFL action next weekend when they host Barau FC on Sunday.
