Pyramids of Egypt registered three goals in the second half to consign Rivers United to a 3-0 defeat in their opening CAF Champions League group game on Saturday.
Rivers United produced a resolute first-half display before crumbling after the break during the late-night fixture saw the. Meanwhile the hosts broke the deadlock with a 20-minute hat-trick from Ahmed Atef.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Egypt Premier League heavyweight club Pyramids started quickly, but Rivers United were defensively organized, with Rivers United’s shot stopper making key saves to keep the score level at halftime.
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Unfortunately, compared to what we saw in the first half of the match the Rivers United side appeared for the second half, as their previously solid defence was forced into errors. Pyramids on their own pace capitalized to take the lead in the 52nd minute with a neat finish from Atef, who doubled the advantage five minutes later. Where the young talented midfielder completed his hat-trick in the 72nd minute to seal the victory.
The pride of Rivers registered their only shot on target in the 90th minute of the crushing defeat. The result marks Pyramids FC’s first-ever victory and clean sheet against a Nigerian club.
Finidi George’s men will seek to bounce back when they host Morocco’s RS Berkane on matchday two at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo next weekend.
