Finidi George, the Rivers United head coach has conveyed his satisfaction with the team’s composed performance following their narrow 1-0 win against Plateau United in a Matchday 34 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
This vital victory at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday elevated Rivers United to the top of the standings with 58 points, establishing a two-point advantage over their nearest rivals, Rangers International.
Midfielder Wisdom Samuel netted the crucial goal early in the match, capitalizing on an assist from Taofeek Otaniyi to provide the hosts with a lead they would not surrender.
After the match, Finidi emphasized his team’s control and discipline, despite the absence of clear scoring opportunities.
”It was a match where we did not have many chances to score, but that first-half shot found the back of the net,” he remarked.
“In the second half, we encountered a situation with Bungle’s exit, which I believe highlights the match.
”We did not experience much difficulty, so I consider it a game that we managed well.
There was not excessive pressure at the back, yet we also did not create significant chances.
If you assess the overall performance of the team, I believe it was commendable. We are quite pleased with it.”
The outcome strengthens Rivers United’s title aspirations as the league approaches its concluding phase, with consistency and defensive strength being pivotal to their rise to the top.
With only four matches left, Finidi’s squad will now focus on an important away match against Kano Pillars, as they strive to preserve their lead in what is developing into a fiercely competitive title race.
